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Foliepops

Pastry Cook

Bee Cave, TX

$9 - $16/hr

Chef Antoine Chassonnery (Top 2 Pastry Chefs of the Middle East) & Chef Kévin D'Andréa (Finalist of Top Chef France 2015 & Best Up-and-coming French Chef 2016) are looking for Full-Time or ...

Foliepops

Pastry Cook

Bee Cave, TX

$9 - $16/hr

Chef Antoine Chassonnery (Top 2 Pastry Chefs of the Middle East) & Chef Kévin D'Andréa (Finalist of Top Chef France 2015 & Best Up-and-coming French Chef 2016) are looking for Full-Time or ...

Prime, Inc.

Fire & Ice Line Cook

Springfield, MO

$18/hr

TOP PAY, THE BEST BENFITS PACKAGE IN THE OZARKS & WORK WITH A TOP CHEF IN 417 If you are a professional cook who is ready to make the leap to one of the top opportunities in 417land then this is your ...

Prime, Inc.

Fire & Ice Line Cook

Springfield, MO · On-site

$18/hr

Overview TOP PAY, THE BEST BENFITS PACKAGE IN THE OZARKS & WORK WITH A TOP CHEF IN 417 If you are a professional cook who is ready to make the leap to one of the top opportunities in 417land then ...

Prime, Inc.

Fire & Ice Line Cook

Springfield, MO

$18/hr

Overview TOP PAY, THE BEST BENFITS PACKAGE IN THE OZARKS & WORK WITH A TOP CHEF IN 417 If you are a professional cook who is ready to make the leap to one of the top opportunities in 417land then ...

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group

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HIRING Experienced Line Cooks/ Garde Manger at Kyma

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Many of Atlanta's Top Chef's shaped their careers in one or more of our restaurants. Our Chefs have worked 40 plus years in some of the most respected restaurants in the US and abroad from the The ...

Barbuto

Line Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Barbuto, Chef Jonathan Waxman's iconic restaurant in the West Village, is looking for a talented and reliable Line Cook to join its team Come learn from one of Top Chef's Masters and become a part of ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$110K/yr

You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACFMaster Chefs. At Aramark, we value ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Raleigh, NC

$110K/yr

You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACFMaster Chefs. At Aramark, we value ...

Aramark

Executive Chef

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$110K/yr

You could also showcase your skills in our exciting Aramark Culinary Excellence (ACE) competition, where top chefs battle it out preparing four-course menus for ACFMaster Chefs. At Aramark, we value ...

Common Thread Hotels

Line Cook

Indian Wells, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

We need ambitious cooks and dishwashers, who want to work hard and learn from one of the top chef's in SoCal. We are a fine dining restaurant and take our guests and food seriously, but we are fun ...

Common Thread Hotels

Line Cook

Indio, CA

$18 - $20/hr

We need ambitious cooks and dishwashers, who want to work hard and learn from one of the top chef's in SoCal. We are a fine dining restaurant and take our guests and food seriously, but we are fun ...

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A Top Chef is a highly skilled culinary professional responsible for creating innovative dishes, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing the overall operations of a restaurant or culinary establishment. They are often recognized for their exceptional cooking techniques, creativity, and leadership within the kitchen. Top Chefs may also handle menu development, food sourcing, and ensure that food quality and safety standards are met. In addition to their culinary expertise, they often serve as mentors to junior chefs and may participate in food competitions or television shows. Their role is essential for maintaining the reputation and success of the dining experience.

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To thrive as a Top Chef, you need exceptional culinary skills, deep knowledge of food safety, and typically formal training from a culinary institute. Mastery of kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and certifications such as ServSafe are commonly required. Creativity, leadership, and strong communication skills help chefs manage teams and create memorable dining experiences. These abilities ensure high-quality cuisine, efficient kitchen operations, and customer satisfaction in a competitive industry.

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Pastry Cook

Foliepops

Bee Cave, TX

$9 - $16/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Chef Antoine Chassonnery (Top 2 Pastry Chefs of the Middle East) & Chef Kévin D'Andréa (Finalist of Top Chef France 2015 & Best Up-and-coming French Chef 2016) are looking for Full-Time or Part-Time "Pastry Cook" to assist them in the production & design of the FoliePop's pastry & savory creations, as well as additional catering orders generated from hotels, resorts, venues, & restaurants.

The Pastry Cook position will be a hands-on position in frequent collaboration with The Chefs and will receive training from renowned French Chefs here, in our 2,300 square-foot Central Kitchen, in Austin, TX.

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for the production of the FoliePop's pastry & savory recipes, as well as the design and production of catering orders generated from local hotels, companies, restaurants, venues, and more...

Company Description

FoliePop's is a French Pastry & Coffee House offering never-seen customizable pastries, savories, coffees & recipes handcrafted by Chef Antoine Chassonnery & Chef Kévin D'Andréa in Austin, Texas.