Head Pastry Chef - Craft Scratch Desserts & Lead Team

Mystic Lake; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and bakery operations. You will create scratch-made desserts, breads and specialty items, mentor staff and manage costs while maintaining quality and guest delight.

You’ll partner with the Executive Chef on menu planning, do talent development, and drive consistency across outlets. Competitive benefits, weekly pay, and 401(k) await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Five years' kitchen management experience, including work with multiple-unit operations.
• Three years' experience as an Executive or Assistant Pastry Chef.
• Two years of formal culinary education.
• Ability to communicate basic information and ideas in spoken English so others will understand.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, and recipe interpretation.
• Must pass baker test.
• Must complete formal tasting audition in the presence of key leaders.
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
• Certified Food Service Manager Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, trains, develops, motivates, directs and schedules staff.
• Maintains inventory control and proper product rotation.
• Ensures high product quality made from scratch products and manages complex cooking projects.
• Assists with menu-planning process and related paperwork.
• Meets with the Executive Chef to review food and labor costs and makes recommendations.
• Reviews sanitation and production charts.
• Assists Executive Sous Chef with food-related issues in all food outlets.
• Creates showpieces for display purposes.
• Driving is not an essential function of this job.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Education

Two years of formal culinary education

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Email software

Job description

Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef to lead all pastry and bakery operations. You will create scratch-made desserts, breads and specialty items, mentor staff and manage costs while maintaining quality and guest delight.

You’ll partner with the Executive Chef on menu planning, do talent development, and drive consistency across outlets. Competitive benefits, weekly pay, and 401(k) await the right candidate.