Lead Pastry Chef - High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen

Veterans in Healthcare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health is seeking an experienced pastry lead to manage the pastry section, oversee production, and decorate pastries for patients, café, gift shop, and catering events.

The role requires 2+ years in high-volume baking, leadership experience preferred, and a Serv Safe certification within the first year. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is expected. On-site at State College, PA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree from a Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts program highly recommended.
• Must have working knowledge of baking, pastries, dough making and desserts.
• Must have thorough knowledge of culinary arts baking fundamentals (scaling, mixing, baking, decorating, finishing).
• Ability to read, write, and follow standard recipes and train others.
• Ability to lead/direct others to ensure baking standards are upheld.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be proficient with computer systems (Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet).

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the pastry section of kitchen, directing the work of other culinary staff.
• Oversee the daily management of production, inventory of ingredients to ensure consistency.
• Work directly with vendors with ordering ingredients and monitor daily productions, plus all equipment needs.
• Decorate, present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way.
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions.
• Ensure the bakery section adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Develop new seasonal recipes, menus and keep up with latest trends.
• Coordinate and direct all aspects of baking production and service.
• Monitor personnel in the safe use of equipment and implement new policies and standards.
• Coordinate preparation of foods for patient meals, cafeteria, and special functions.
• Oversee other culinary team members to ensure high quality of food.
• Complete production reports for all production areas.
• Participate in QA and Process Improvement activities.
• Participate in menu and recipe development with manager and other Supervisors.
• Assist in menu development and pricing reviews for cafeteria, patient meals, and events.
• Develop standard recipes in advance of need and contribute to patient menu cycles.
• Accept additional assignments from Manager of Culinary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Baking knowledge

Pastry arts

Dough making

Desserts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts program recommended

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mount Nittany Health is seeking an experienced pastry lead to manage the pastry section, oversee production, and decorate pastries for patients, café, gift shop, and catering events.

The role requires 2+ years in high-volume baking, leadership experience preferred, and a Serv Safe certification within the first year. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is expected. On-site at State College, PA.