Pastry Chef — Desserts & Breads, Day Shift

AVI Foodsystems; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic Pastry Chef for a full-time role at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm, with duties including producing breads, pastries, and desserts and collaborating with the Executive Chef on menus.

The ideal candidate has two+ years baking experience; culinary degree preferred. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid vacations/holidays.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of baking experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• A family culture and atmosphere.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid vacations and holidays.

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 experience

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic Pastry Chef for a full-time role at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm, with duties including producing breads, pastries, and desserts and collaborating with the Executive Chef on menus.

The ideal candidate has two+ years baking experience; culinary degree preferred. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid vacations/holidays.