Pastry Sous Chef

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Résumé du poste

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the creation and execution of high-end pastries for Presidential, Foundation, donor, alumni, and other major events. You will oversee cake decorating, custom cakes, and a team responsible for desserts that are memorable and visually stunning.

The role combines advanced pastry skills with leadership of bakery operations, coordinating production schedules, recipes, inventory, and quality standards while ensuring food safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of related experience required.

Responsabilités

• Create show-stopping desserts for Iowa State's prestigious events.
• Lead bakery and commissary operations, coordinating schedules and production.
• Oversee recipes, inventory, quality standards, and food safety.
• Develop and mentor staff to ensure exceptional presentation and consistency.

Connaissances

Cake decorating

Leadership

Staff training

Dessert plating

Quality control

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Title:

Pastry Sous Chef

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Job Description:

Create show-stopping desserts for Iowa State's most prestigious events. The Pastry Sous Chef leads the creation and execution of high-end pastries, desserts, confections, and custom cakes for Presidential, Foundation, donor, alumni, and other major university events. This role combines advanced pastry skills with creativity and exceptional attention to detail to deliver desserts that are as memorable as the occasions they celebrate. Cake decorating experience is required, including experience creating custom, themed, logo, and specialty cakes. In addition to hands-on pastry production, this position provides leadership for bakery and commissary operations, coordinating production schedules, recipes, inventory, and quality standards. The Pastry Sous Chef leads and develops staff while ensuring exceptional presentation, flavor, consistency, food safety, and efficient operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more additional years of experience in advanced pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation and plating.
• Supervisory or lead-worker experience in a food service or bakery operation.
• Experience creating and decorating custom cakes, specialty desserts, and confections.
• Experience with advanced pastry techniques and scratch production.
• Experience training, coaching, and providing guidance to staff.
• Experience with inventory control, ordering, food cost management, and operational expenses.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen management practices.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Original Posting Date:

September 17, 2026

Posting Close Date:

October 1, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19944

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