Pastry Chef

Restaurant Associates; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee the pastry department's preparation and production. Responsibilities include adhering to HACCP guidelines, managing inventory, and contributing to menu development. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and substantial experience in high-volume settings.

Benefits

Retirement plans

Health and wellness programs

Discounts on services

Voluntary benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant or catering.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, produces, and orders for the pastry department.
• Handles, prepares, and stores perishable products.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines for safe and sanitary food production.

Skills

Creative pastry skills

Knowledge of quality products

Understanding of food trends

Sanitation knowledge

Food cost controls

Safe food handling principles

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Mazzone

Position: Pastry Chef

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

Job Summary: Working as a Pastry Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production, and ordering for the pastry department. You will handle, prepare, and store perishable products, adhere to HACCP guidelines, and may be involved in menu development, inventory, sanitation, and team management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, produces, and orders for the pastry department
• Handles, prepares, and stores perishable products
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines for safe and sanitary food production

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant or catering
• Creative pastry skills and knowledge of quality products
• Strong understanding of food trends, seasonal ingredients, sanitation, and food cost controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safe food handling principles
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification is a plus

Benefits: Full-time and part-time positions include retirement plans, health and wellness programs, discounts, and voluntary benefits. Full-time roles also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and other benefits.

About the Company: Mazzone Hospitality, now part of Restaurant Associates (a division of Compass Group), has over 30 years of experience in hospitality, operating in multiple locations with over 1,000 employees, committed to exceptional service and attention to detail.

Additional Information: Mazzone maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations.

Job Details: Mid-Senior level, full-time, management and manufacturing roles within the Food & Beverages industry.