Pastry Sous Chef

Yarzin-Sella Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarzin-Sella Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead the pastry team, craft desserts, and develop seasonal menus. The role requires strong baking skills and a passion for creating dessert masterpieces that meet high standards.

You will manage daily pastry operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines. The position offers weekday schedules with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of baking techniques.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner.
• Passion for delicious, flavorful food executed and served with care and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the daily pastry section of the kitchen and liaise with executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and handle baking and other kitchen equipment per guidelines.
• Create pastries, baked goods, and confections by following set recipes.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful presentation.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train team members.
• Ensure safety and health regulations are followed.

Skills

Baking techniques

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Food passion

Education

Culinary school graduate

Job description

## Pastry Sous ChefDC, Washington, US · Full-time · Mid-Senior#### About The Position**Pastry Sous Chef***Full-time; Exempt* ; **Reports To:** *Executive Pastry Chef***Work Schedule:** *Monday-Friday***The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for delicious crafting desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, anddeveloping new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. The Pastry Sous Chef will lead a pastry team andshould be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our clients’expectations. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strictstandards of hygiene and cleanliness.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****Essential Functions:**• Operate and manage the daily pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and souschefs to ensure a successful working environment.• Prepare ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment to the client’s guidelines withthe Chef De Cuisine• Create pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train team members.• Monitor the stock of baking ingredients.• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and withinbudget.• Ensure the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.• Supervise and train staff members, when needed.• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within setguidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management.**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS****Competencies:**• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.• Keen attention to detail.• Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner.• Passion for delicious, flavorful food executed and served with care and consistency.• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career trackingPage 2 of 3 Pastry Chef -August 2022**Salary changes: $75,000- $83,000**#### Requirements**Working Conditions****● Noise****● Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards (e.g., extreme temperatures, slippery/uneven surfaces)****Physical Requirements****Activities:** Bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, push, climb, reach, kneel, stoop, walk, stand, climb stairs**Physical Demands:** Stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, reach outward/above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend**Lift/Carry:** 10 lbs or less, 11–20 lbs, 21–50 lbs, 51–100 lbs**Push/Pull:** 12 lbs or less, 13–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–100 lbs**Other:****●** Ability to lift up to 50 pounds● Comfort standing/walking for up to 8 hoursReady to Apply?Apply today and lock in a kitchen job with the schedule you've been looking for: weekdays only, no late nights, steady hours, and great benefits.*YARZIN SELLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.***SKILLS & ABILITIES****Education:**• A minimum of 3 year of progressive culinary management experience or 3 or more years’experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.• Culinary school graduate or college degree preferred**Experience:**• Prior experience and success in running a busy kitchen.• Wide array of cuisine and culinary experience.• Knowledge of substitution to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions.• Exemplary record of attendance, safety, and performance in previous position.• Sous Chef in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant or equivalent.**Computer Skills:** Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Cloud-Based Services.**Certificates & Licenses:** Food Handler’s License**Reasonable Accommodations Statement**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions**Other Requirements:***Work Authorization**Authorized to work in the U.S.*****Working Conditions**● Noise● Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards (e.g., extreme temperatures, slippery/uneven surfaces)**Physical Requirements****Activities:** Bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, push, climb, reach, kneel, stoop, walk, stand, climb stairs**Physical Demands:** Stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, reach outward/above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend**Lift/Carry:** 10 lbs or less, 11–20 lbs, 21–50 lbs, 51–100 lbs**Push/Pull:** 12 lbs or less, 13–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–100 lbs**Other:****●** Ability to lift up to 50 pounds● Comfort standing/walking for up to 8 hoursReady to Apply?Apply today and lock in a kitchen job with the schedule you've been looking for: weekdays only, no late nights, steady hours, and great benefits.*YARZIN SELLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.*