Pastry Chef (Wellesley College)

AVI Foodsystems; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Pastry Chef for a full-time position at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm.

Two or more years of baking experience and a culinary degree are preferred. The role involves producing breads, pastries, and desserts, coordinating with the Executive Chef, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment while delivering excellent guest service.

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 breads, pastries and desserts by reviewing menus and specifications.
• Consult with Executive Chef to determine quantities and types of breads, pastries, and desserts to be served.
• Confirm themes and/or décors to be followed.
• Provide courteous, fast, and efficient customer service.
• Accommodate guest and client requests and special needs.
• Maintain a safe, sanitised kitchen environment following preparation standards and procedures.
• Comply with sanitation and legal regulations.
• Improve pastry quality by analyzing production methods and redesigning processes.
• Develop and test recipes; write and create pastry menus.
• Purchase ingredients, evaluate deliveries, and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Baking experience

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Pastry Chef.

This is a full-time position at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & 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

Requirements:

• 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