Executive Chef - Bakery Chef (Chocolate & Pastry Chef)

Job Title

Executive Chef - Bakery Chef (Chocolate & Pastry Chef)

Department

Base Kitchen

Detailed Work Profile

Job Duties:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an experienced Bakery Chef (Chocolate & Pastry Chef). If you enjoy working in a production kitchen, multitasking, and thrive in a small team environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The chef will be responsible for maintaining the daily functions of our base kitchen and preparing ingredients and chocolate molds/equipment. This position requires a thorough knowledge of truffle/pastry ingredients and their functions in baking, pastry, and food as per Café menu. This person will be required to travel for the setup/training of the Franchisee team as needed.

The job duties for this role will be as follows:

• Using classic and modern techniques, properly produce a variety of pastry and dessert items as needed for recipe trials, testing, tastings, presentations, etc.
• Prepare for and instruct coworkers in pastry, chocolate, and other bakery products, with an emphasis on quality and presentation skills.
• Research, test, and develop recipes for bakery products as needed to produce innovative applications, in collaboration with the team.
• Properly use a variety of equipment including but not limited to ovens, mixers, chocolate tempering machines, batch freezers, blast freezers, display cases, soft serve machines, scales, immersion blenders, dishwashers, etc.
• Follow industry standards for food safety procedures; regularly check ingredient quality, expiration dates, etc.; maintain clean storage areas for all food products including dry storage, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients used to match the quantity of finished products required.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment; regularly clean tools, small equipment, large equipment, workstations, etc.
• Prepare & Implement Standard Operating Policies and Procedures for the Kitchen/Cafes.
• Work closely with direct team members, as a contributing team player.
• Work closely with other departments within the organization to accomplish daily tasks which can include but are not limited to ingredient, tool, and equipment inventory; purchase order requisitions, purchasing, and filing expenses; calculating food costs; planning, preparing, and visiting Cafe Outlets; communicating with employees, customers, leads, partners, sponsors, and equipment vendors.