Banquet Pastry Chef | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

Oak View Group; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a talented Banquet Pastry Chef to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality desserts and pastries for various catering events while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If you are passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a difference in the live event industry!

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet desserts, pastries, and salads for catering events.
• Maintain quality and production standards for all menu items.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in work areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Handling

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Large-Volume Cooking Equipment

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Banquet Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a high-volume environment. The Banquet Pastry Chef must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste and sanitation are additional areas that the Banquet Pastry Chef must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$16.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until July 18, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing banquet desserts, pastries and salads for catering events.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items.
• Food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served during events.
• Will work with the Executive Chef to prepare product orders and production levels.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and ovens.
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away and floor is swept and mopped at end of shift.
• The Banquet Pastry Chef must be checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the kitchen meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.