PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking full-time and part-time Pastry Chefs at the University of Pittsburgh. You will create, plan, and supervise the production of high-quality pastries and desserts while ensuring proper food handling and maintaining kitchen standards.

The role requires prior pastry experience, will involve supervising associates, and offers a variety of benefits, including health and wellness programs, training opportunities, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Full-time positions may require year-round work, including during break periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily production and distribution of pastries and desserts.
• Ensures recipes are followed and food costs are controlled.
• Monitors kitchen sanitation and maintenance.
• Trains and supervises hourly kitchen associates.

Skills

Prior pastry experience

Ability to supervise and train staff

Knowledge of food handling and sanitation

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time PASTRY CHEF positions at University of Pittsburgh, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Pay range: $23.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour. Schedule: full‑time and part‑time shifts; days and hours may vary. Online applications only.

Job Summary

Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top‑quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantities are prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets or exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior pastry experience required.
• Full‑time and part‑time schedules are available.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Full‑time positions may require year‑round work, including during break periods.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.