Lead Pastry Chef: Creative Baking Leader

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Lead Pastry Cook for JPMC 390 - Client Center to lead pastry production according to recipes and production guidelines. The role requires supervising staff, maintaining high standards of food safety, and coordinating with kitchen operations to ensure timely service at client sites.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, is proficient in pastry methods, and demonstrates strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Math and counting skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Lead Pastry Cook for JPMC 390 - Client Center to lead pastry production according to recipes and production guidelines. The role requires supervising staff, maintaining high standards of food safety, and coordinating with kitchen operations to ensure timely service at client sites.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, is proficient in pastry methods, and demonstrates strong communication skills.