Lead Pastry Chef - Showpiece Desserts for Elite Events

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the creation and execution of high-end pastries for Presidential, Foundation, donor, alumni, and other major events. You will oversee cake decorating, custom cakes, and a team responsible for desserts that are memorable and visually stunning.

The role combines advanced pastry skills with leadership of bakery operations, coordinating production schedules, recipes, inventory, and quality standards while ensuring food safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create show-stopping desserts for Iowa State's prestigious events.
• Lead bakery and commissary operations, coordinating schedules and production.
• Oversee recipes, inventory, quality standards, and food safety.
• Develop and mentor staff to ensure exceptional presentation and consistency.

Skills

Cake decorating

Leadership

Staff training

Dessert plating

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the creation and execution of high-end pastries for Presidential, Foundation, donor, alumni, and other major events. You will oversee cake decorating, custom cakes, and a team responsible for desserts that are memorable and visually stunning.

The role combines advanced pastry skills with leadership of bakery operations, coordinating production schedules, recipes, inventory, and quality standards while ensuring food safety