Job Description
We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic
Assistant Pastry Chef to join our growing New York Team! About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
What We Offer: - Pay rate: $24.00 Hourly .
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
- The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.
Responsibilities: - Assist the Pastry Chef with daily operations and act as the point of contact in their absence.
- Bake and prepare pastry items according to specifications and recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Monitor wastage and ensure tasks are completed within the given time to meet strict production deadlines.
- Report to the Sous Chef, providing updates on team performance and operational needs.
- Motivate and guide team members, ensuring all workstations are clean and organized.
- Participate in on-the-job training and provide support to team members, ensuring high standards of productivity and quality.
- Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as outlined in the food safety management system handbook.
- Report any issues with the food safety management system to the manager and hygiene and food safety team.
- Ensure adequacy of supplies at cooking stations and follow storage guidelines according to food safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative team environment, supporting smooth kitchen operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pastry or bakery, ideally in a high-volume production environment.
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or a related field is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
- Proactive and highly organized, with excellent self-management skills.
- Proven ability to handle a substantial workload while maintaining efficiency under pressure.
- Capable of working independently and within a team-oriented environment.
- Strong time management, ensuring timely completion of tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ability to accurately monitor and reduce wastage.
- Solid knowledge of food safety standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
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