Pastry Chef – Southern Classics & Dessert Craft

Yardbird Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Dallas is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team. This role will plan, set up and prepare quality pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, syrups and jams in accordance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities include enforcing sanitation, maintaining equipment use, coordinating with Chefs, keeping stations organized, preparing items per recipes, monitoring inventory to minimize waste, controlling food costs and ensuring smooth service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume or fine-dining pastry kitchens.
• Culinary degree from an accredited school or university is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations (where applicable).
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and procedures.
• Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to job performance.
• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift.
• Organize all the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86’s.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative dessert plating

Education

Culinary degree from accredited school or university

Job description

Yardbird Dallas is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team. This role will plan, set up and prepare quality pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, syrups and jams in accordance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities include enforcing sanitation, maintaining equipment use, coordinating with Chefs, keeping stations organized, preparing items per recipes, monitoring inventory to minimize waste, controlling food costs and ensuring smooth service.