Pastry Cook

The Role

The Pastry Chef demonstrates strong leadership qualities with attention to detail in elevating and sustaining a competitive edge. The Pastry chef is accountable for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served including the efficiencies, consistency, associate training and accountability of costs associated with the pastry department. The Pastry Chef works directly with the Executive Pastry Chef on the creation, development and implementation of new desserts and creative menu developments of all Stadium and restaurants. The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Pastry Chef

Company Overview:

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.


Responsibilities

The Pastry Chef demonstrates strong leadership qualities with attention to detail in elevating and sustaining a competitive edge. The Pastry chef is accountable for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served including the efficiencies, consistency, associate training and accountability of costs associated with the pastry department. The Pastry Chef works directly with the Executive Pastry Chef on the creation, development and implementation of new desserts and creative menu developments of all Stadium and restaurants. The Pastry Chef reports directly to the Executive Pastry Chef

• Demonstrates hands on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department insuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
• Assist with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
• Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
• Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
• With a “Hands on Approach” assigns tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labor ensuring maximum results are achieved and daily production needs have been met in a timely, organized and efficient manner.
• Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations.
• Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
• Bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads for all STADIUM outlets.
• The Pastry sous Chef must act as a Manager, team leader and motivator for the Pasty Department working closely with and maintaining good relation with all culinary team members and other departments.
• Recommends measures to improve production/service methods, equipment performance, scheduling, quality control, and suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the food service operations
• Communicates variances from standards and expectations to the Executive Pastry Chef, Sous Chefs, Lead Cooks, Cooks, Buffet Attendants and utility staff. Maintains awareness of all changes and conveys the correct information to the next shift.
• Ensures that a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe, comfortable environment for employees and guests is maintained at all times.
• Reviews menu items and makes changes as necessary. Utilizes leftovers whenever possible.
• Ensures that kitchen equipment is clean and in working order, reports and prepares work orders for required repairs. Ensures that all equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care.
• Creates recipe cards for all menu items and trains Bakers using recipe cards.
• Assists the Executive Pastry Chef with annual budget process and makes recommendations with regards to the Bakery Department.
• Facilitates all health, safety, sanitary rules, regulations and standards according to health department and risk management are enforced and followed correctly.
• Attends all meetings and /or trainings sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
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