Pastry Chef

6w1 month ago

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Airway Heights, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $70,000

About this role

This role supervises and coordinates the production of desserts, confections, breads, fancy pastries, ice creams, and holiday garnishes. You will support the presentation and setup for banquet service and REB, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction.

Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing all pastries and desserts for buffet, banquets, and restaurants according to standard recipes. You will also schedule team members based on daily needs and banquet functions, and ensure proper storage of all pastry items to maintain freshness.

You will supervise 8-10 pastry prep personnel, handling hiring, training, coaching, and discipline. The role involves ongoing development and regular training for bakery team members, as well as testing new products and recipes as trends dictate.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume resort environment with a focus on quality and consistency. You will collaborate with the Executive Banquet Chef on food and labor costs, and contribute to annual budget preparation.

Requirements

Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years supervisory experience required; Pastry sous chef level or higher.
Diverse baking and pastry skills and high volume experience necessary.
Direct experience in an organizational development role strongly preferred.
Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Diverse cooking skills within a multiple venue high-volume environment.
Ability to supervise 8-10 pastry prep personnel and carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance appraisal.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Kalispel Tribe of Indians Internal Controls and Northern Quest Resort & Casino Policies and Procedures.
Assist the Executive Banquet Chef with overall management of Bakery functions.
Prepare all pastries and desserts for buffet, banquets, and restaurants according to standard recipes.
Supervise all pastry staff including hiring, training, coaching, and discipline.
Schedule appropriate number of team members according to daily needs, banquet functions, and weekly forecast.
Ensure proper storage of all pastry items chilled, frozen, and hot to maintain freshness per Q&A guidelines.
Test new products and recipes as trends and business levels dictate.
Review food and labor costs with the Executive Banquet Chef and assist in preparation of annual budgets.