Pastry Chef

The Commissary; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Medical/Dental Coverage

Paid Life Insurance

PTO

Family meals

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Dickie Brennan & Co. is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. Our pastry department bakes breads, desserts and frozen desserts in-house for multiple restaurants, offering a supportive environment, competitive pay and excellent benefits with growth opportunities.

Essential functions include working in an all-scratch kitchen with seasonal ingredients, preparing and executing menu items per recipes and standards, and delivering a superior guest experience.

Qualifications

• Professional baking/pastry experience required.
• Upscale, high-volume environment experience.
• Well-rounded knowledge of food and kitchen operations.
• Positive energy with passion for learning and hospitality.
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Work in an all-scratch kitchen with seasonal ingredients.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and company standards.
• Ensure a superior experience beyond guests' expectations.

Skills

Pastry experience

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality mindset

Learning & growth

Fast-paced work

Education

1-2 year degree

Job description

The Dickie Brennan & Co. family of restaurants is recruiting an experienced Pastry Chef to add to our talented culinary team. Ourpastry department prepares all breads, desserts and frozen desserts in-house for our multiple restaurants. We provide ano-nonsense, supportive and learning environment with competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package all with opportunities for growth and career development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working in an all-scratch kitchen with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Preparing and executing menu items according to recipes and company standards
• Ensuring a superior experience beyond our Guests' expectations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional baking/pastry experience is required to be considered for this position, 1-2 year degree optional.
• Prior baking/pastry and/or culinary experience in an upscale, high-volume environment
• Well-rounded knowledge of food, kitchen operations and techniques
• Positive energy with a passion for learning, hospitality and baking/pastry
• Passion and respect for food
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, teamwork environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Uphold proper safety and sanitation habits at all times
• Strong communication skills and work ethic
• You want a challenge and want to work hard

We are a 10-time Best Places to Work recipient (Top 3 in 2015!) and GREAT BENEFITS include: Competitive Pay * Advancement Opportunities * Medical/Dental Coverage * Paid Life Insurance * PTO * Family Meals * 401(k) Program with Company Match * PLUS MORE.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-free Workplace. Dickie Brennan & Company participates in E-Verify, a federal program verifying each employee's right to work in the United States.