Pastry Cook

J-1 Connect Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Job summary

J-1 Connect Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an experienced pastry professional to assist the Executive Chef in crafting seasonal desserts and sophisticated pastry menus for a fine dining setting.

You will lead a small pastry team, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and collaborate with the broader culinary team to deliver creative desserts that showcase modern techniques and Korean-inspired flavors.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have proven experience in fine dining pastry.
• Ability to train and supervise pastry team while maintaining high standards of food safety.
• Experience incorporating modern pastry techniques and seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in developing seasonal desserts and pastry menus.
• Prepare and present refined desserts using modern pastry techniques.
• Incorporate Korean ingredients and fermentation into pastry creations.
• Oversee daily pastry production, mise en place, and quality control.
• Manage ingredient inventory and ordering to minimize waste.
• Train and supervise pastry staff while upholding food safety standards.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure consistency and excellence in fine dining service.

Skills

Fine dining pastry

Team supervision

Quality control

Food safety

Menu development

Korean flavors

Job description

Assist the Executive Chef in developing and executing seasonal desserts and pastry menus.

Prepare and present refined desserts using modern and traditional pastry techniques.

Research and incorporate Korean ingredients, flavors, and fermentation techniques into pastry creations.

Oversee daily pastry production, mise en place, and quality control.

Manage ingredient inventory and ordering, and minimize food waste.

Train and supervise pastry team members while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure consistency, creativity, and excellence in fine dining service.

General requirements

Previous fine dining pastry experience.

Compensation

20/hour plus tips