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The Post Oak Hotel

Pastry Sous Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

... gelato, and ice cream. text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 ... Pastry Chef with training, writing, maintaining and updating all pastry recipes, menus and ...

Carbone - Dallas

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX

$70K - $75K/yr

... fresh gelato served table-side. RESPONSIBILITIES : * Overseeing and maintaining a smooth ... Organizing a large team and holding each chef accountable for their responsibilities * Executing ...

Earl Enterprises

Cafe Hollywood Pantry Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

... fresh pastries, coffee, gelato and the hub for all take-out. Guests are entertained with a ... Chef • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook

Short Hills, NJ

$19 - $23/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook

Short Hills, NJ · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook- Eataly Aventura

Aventura, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook

Short Hills, NJ

$19 - $23/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly

Pastry Cook- Eataly Aventura

Aventura, FL

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook- Eataly Aventura

Miami, FL

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly North America

Pastry Cook- Eataly Aventura

Miami, FL

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Eataly

Pastry Cook

Short Hills, NJ

$19 - $23/hr

Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. * Prepares pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, croissants, gelato and other Italian desserts * Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes ...

Softville

Team Lead

New York, NY

$22 - $24/hr

Softville is New York's newest dessert destination where chef-driven desserts, contemporary art and ... Gelato Messina brings world-class product, craftsmanship, innovation and an uncompromising ...

Softville

General Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

About Softville Softville is New York's newest dessert destination where chef-driven desserts ... Gelato Messina brings world-class product, craftsmanship, innovation and an uncompromising ...

Major Food Group LLC

Line Cook

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

... fresh gelato served table-side. We are hiring passionate and dedicated individuals to join our ... Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions * Clean up station and take care of ...

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Pastry Sous Chef

The Post Oak Hotel

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
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The Pastry Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting the team with the planning, preparation and execution of bread and pastries including but not limited to proofing, baking, cake decoration, confections, gelato, and ice cream.
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Responsibilities
  • Follow specifications and execute all standard recipes to ensure flavor, quality, size and presentation of products meet the Hotel standards
  • Passionate about pastry and breads and be current with culinary concepts, practices and procedures
  • Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with training, writing, maintaining and updating all pastry recipes, menus and production forecasts
  • Assist with staffing levels by scheduling appropriately to ensure proper coverage is maintained while ensuring payroll cost are in line and/or reflecting business levels and forecast
  • Ensure kitchen compliance and work in a safe manner following Texas sanitation guidelines, rules and regulations while ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards
  • Follow safe work habits when working with kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, ovens, stoves, food processors etc
  • Keep workstation clean and organized at all times while keeping the station stocked for the next shift
  • Properly store food at appropriate temperatures while maintaining accurate food inventories
  • Proficient in food allergies and knowledgeable of food preparations for special meal requirements
  • Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared
  • Creative with strong service skills and a demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals

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Qualifications
  • Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
  • 3-4 years of experience working in a high volume luxury hotel
  • Well-rounded in all areas of the pastry kitchen including breads, pastries, confections, cake design and ice cream and gelato making
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of metric system
  • Must have working knowledge in mathematics for execution of recipe conversions
  • Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
  • Physical demands:
    • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach and perform repetitive motions frequently for 8-12 hours a day
    • Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50-100 lbs

What we offer you:
  • Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
  • Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Complimentary parking and colleague meal

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Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.
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