Seeking experienced Pastry Jr. Sous Chef for one of the largest Social Media companies in the world.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
The pay rate or range for this position is: $70,000 to $80,000 per year
Benefits/Perks:
- No Weekends
- No Nights
- AM Shift: 5am-2:30pm
- Snacks and meals provided during shifts
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- 401K with match
- Vacation and Sick days
- Long Term Disability
As a representative for our company the Pastry Chef will be responsible for pastry & dessert production for the operation. The Pastry Chef will report directly to the Executive Pastry Chef and will supervise a small team. From scratch baking will include but not limited to: cookies, scones, tarts, pies, brownies, cakes, flans, custards, doughs, and chocolates.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for daily and weekly pastry/dessert production
- Supervise a small team
- Write and research international pastry recipes/menus
- Sets up station according to kitchen guidelines
- Prepares all food items directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- Prepares food items consistently by adhering to all recipe standards
- Maintains a safe working environment by using food handling skills and proper food safety guidelines
- Task involves up line set up, clean-up and breakdown and providing excellent customer service
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen or Account Manager at any time
Knowledge and Skills
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent baking skills
- Sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal skills
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Professional appearance
- Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen
- Knowledge of International desserts
- Attention to detail
- Knows flavors and profiles of different savory and sweet desserts
- Understands the science and art of baking
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the work place
Education and Work Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Culinary/Baking Degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in a high volume from scratch bakery or operation
Work Environment
The work environment for Pastry Chef includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures
- Fast paced kitchen
- High sense of urgency
- Moderate to high noise level
- Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
- Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
- Hot/cold environments when moving thins in and out of the fridge and freezer
Requirements
Must have and maintain an active Servsafe Food Handlers Card, as required by the Chicago Health Department.
Physical Demands
- Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-50 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision
- Repetitive hand motion carrying food containers, using carts both loaded and unloaded
- Standing, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
