Pastry Chef — Creative Breads & Desserts, Mon-Fri, 6am-4pm

AVI Foodsystems; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Pastry Chef for a full-time position at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. The role runs Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 4:00pm, offering opportunities to craft breads, pastries and desserts for a university setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of baking experience, with a culinary degree preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. AVI emphasizes a family culture, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of baking experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of sweet and savory breads, pastries and desserts by reviewing menus and specifications.
• Consult with Executive Chef to determine the amount and type of breads, pastries, and desserts to be served.
• Confirm special themes and/or décors to be followed.
• Provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner.
• Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and clients.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy food preparation environment by following and enforcing preparation standards and procedures.
• Comply with sanitation and legal regulations.
• Improve pastry quality results by analyzing production methods, standardizing recipes, re-designing processes, and implementing changes as necessary.
• Develop and test recipes and new techniques; write and create pastry menus.
• Purchase ingredients, evaluate the quality of food product deliveries, and establish inventory levels.

Skills

Baking

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Pastry Chef for a full-time position at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. The role runs Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 4:00pm, offering opportunities to craft breads, pastries and desserts for a university setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of baking experience, with a culinary degree preferred, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. AVI emphasizes a family culture, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.