Pastry Chef

Discovery Land Company; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k Contribution

Employee Meals

Professional development

Work-Family Culture

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Discovery Land Company in Coeur d'Alene seeks an experienced Pastry Chef to lead the pastry department, uphold exemplary standards, and drive continual improvement.

You will supervise daily pastry procurement, ensure quality control, minimize waste, maintain safety records, and collaborate on new menu ideas with the Executive Chef. Four to five years in large resort/hotel environments is preferred, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred.
• Proven experience and expertise in pastry and desserts.
• Minimum of four to five years’ experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastry department and supervise procurement of pastry ingredients.
• Ensure daily quality control and maintain procedures.
• Minimize spoilage and waste with consistent procedures.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and temperature records.
• Develop new menu ideas with Executive Chef.
• Organize kitchen to handle daily restaurant covers.
• Monitor inventory with regular checks.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper handling by staff.
• Ensure consistency of pastry quality and portion sizes per specifications.
• Prevent use of contaminated products and ensure safety standards.
• Comply with government, safety, health and security standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary degree

Pastry expertise

Menu development

Seasonal sourcing

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all culinary and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
• Lead by example in the Pastry department, and anticipate business levels.
• Supervise daily procurement of specific pastry ingredients.
• Ensure continual product quality control and procedures are maintained on a daily basis.
• Minimize spoilage, waste, and over production with consistent procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists are completed and recorded daily.
• Continuously creating and implementing new menu ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Organize the kitchen and preparations in an efficient manner to cope with the daily restaurant covers.
• Monitoring inventory levels through regular inventory checks.
• Maintain all equipment and be sure it is properly handled and maintained by all culinary staff.
• Responsible for the quality of all pastry items prepared in the kitchen and ensure standard recipes are being followed on a consistent basis.
• Consistently checks food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
• Ensuring all dishes are uniform and that established portion sizes are adhered per the specifications set out by Executive Chef.
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation.
• All government, safety, health, and security standards are complied through the department at all times.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred.
• Proven experience and expertise in pasty and deserts.
• Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years’ experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range (only based on state/region laws)
• 401k Contribution
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)

About Us

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company – please visit http://www.discoverylandco.com.