Pastry Chef:
Agata & Valentina, NYC's top Specialty Food Co. is seeing an experienced Pastry Chef to manage the Pastry departments of conventional and gluten-free pastries in our stores.
We are seeking a candidate who is professional and can accurately execute a wide range of items including cakes, pies, pastries and many other items to our exact specifications. Duties will consist of managing the Pastry Department with all necessary tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction which is our main goal.
Skills
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional pastry kitchen
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Organizational skills to properly manage inventory so we don't under or over produce and that all products are properly rotated
- Ability to teach Pastry employees speed and accuracy in executing tasks
- Proficient with industry’s best practices
- Culinary school diploma desirable
- Creativity to introduce new items to attract customers
- Cake decorating techniques with new and interesting designs
- Leadership skills to manage the pastry staff
- Time management skills so that our high volume production runs on schedule and that there are no missing products
- Complete understanding of DOA and DOH Guidelines and makes sure that entire staff complies with same
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Pastry chef: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Italian Pastry: 5 years (Required)
- Pastry chef: 7 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10021 (Required)
Work Location: In person
