Assistant Pastry Chef - Production Kitchen - Requisition #936688

Infor; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Pastry Chef for its Production Kitchen. Responsibilities include producing pastry goods, supervising staff, and ensuring quality standards are met. Applicants should have significant experience in high-end culinary environments and a commitment to excellence in guest service.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as Assistant Pastry Chef or similar in luxury hotels, resorts, or casinos.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedural manuals.
• Must qualify to obtain a class 'A' gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of pastry items enhancing culinary experience.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Supervise and train staff while managing costs.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Problem Solving

Quality Control

Guest Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree from a two-year college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Kronos or Timeworks

Stratton & Warren

Job description

Assistant Pastry Chef - Production Kitchen

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Production Kitchen Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for production of any and all goods produced by the Casino Pastry and Bakery Department. The Assistant Executive Pastry Chef must follow all directions and written formulas as directed by Executive Pastry Chef. Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in training and supervising staff. Must maintain high level of quality and professionalism at all times.

FOUR DIAMOND SERVICE AGREEMENT
All Team Members will display a Four Diamond commitment to Guest Service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Pechanga Resort Casino (PRC).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Timely execution of all job functions.
• Protect the assets of PRC and maintain confidentiality and integrity when accessing Team Member information maintained in Department files.
• Ability to use and understand PRC Administrative Computer tools and software programs.
• Assist Pastry Chef with preparation and execution of an active repertoire of Pastry items to advance the culinary experience of staff, and be effective in communicating a training curriculum to Team Members.
• Identify and correct defects, implement continuous quality improvement procedures, and maintain highest levels of sanitation and safety in the department.
• Demonstrate ability to properly maintain organization of kitchen through assisting with production planning, providing the Team Members with proper product and tools, and proper shipment of product.
• Maintain proper uniform and nametag at all times.
• Assist in managing food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
• Able to work in any shifts to including weekends and holidays with flexible hours based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY: This position has supervisory responsibilities and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training Team Members, planning, assigning work, reviewing work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining Team Members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.


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QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: A High School diploma or General Education Degree is required. Associated degree or equivalent from a two-year college is preferred. 5 years as an Assistant Pastry Chef or similar experience at luxury hotels, resorts, or casinos. Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant, and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or Team Members of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a class “A” gaming license.
• Food Handler’s or equivalent Food safety/health card.
• Serve safe certification preferred.

SKILL/ABILITIES
• Ability to effectively handle internal/external guests and to identity and resolve guest concerns. Ensure high guest satisfaction in the delivery of services.
• Greet all guests in a courteous manner in accordance with company and departmental operating standards.
• Ability to perceive quality of work, read material and review documents, receives instructions, and hear inquiries from guests or staff.
• Ability to remain alert throughout the duration of shift and remain calm during emergency situations.
• Report any unsafe equipment or unusual situation to immediate supervisor.
• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of all problems or unusual events and/or refers difficult situations to his/her attention for handling.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Working knowledge of Kronos or Timeworks.
• Working knowledge of Stratton & Warren.

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Team Members assigned to this job.