Pastry Sous Chef — High-Volume Gourmet Production

DO & CO group; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K & Health

Daily meals

Career development

Job summary

DO & CO Des Plaines is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily bakery production in a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will train staff, ensure pastry quality, and uphold food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in pastry-focused leadership, an associate degree in pastry arts, and a hands-on, fast-paced mindset. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens managing at least a team of 5 members.
• Associate's degree in pastry arts.
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production of fresh high-quality foods.
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Read, understand and train menu specifications.
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen staff.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to management.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Upkeep and maintain food safety

Job description

DO & CO Des Plaines is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef to lead daily bakery production in a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will train staff, ensure pastry quality, and uphold food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in pastry-focused leadership, an associate degree in pastry arts, and a hands-on, fast-paced mindset. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this full-time, on-site role.