ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates, a division of Compass Group, is a celebrated leader in the dining and event catering industry, providing top-quality culinary experiences to some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, educational institutions, and corporate environments. Known for its commitment to exceptional foodservice and customer satisfaction, Restaurant Associates has been recognized by Glassdoor’s Employee Choice Awards as one of the Best Places to Work, reflecting a workplace culture that values creativity, collaboration, and career growth. Operating at Harvard Business School, located at 117 Western Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, this exciting opportunity invites passionate culinary professionals to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to culinary excellence and innovation.

The full-time Assistant Pastry Chef position at Harvard Business School is an integral role that ensures the daily preparation of superior quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, contributing to the outstanding dining experience Restaurant Associates is known for. Working Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, this role offers a competitive hourly wage of $30.50 and a comprehensive set of benefits. The Assistant Pastry Chef will work in a dynamic kitchen environment, supporting the pastry production team while taking a hands-on role in supervising the preparation and presentation of exquisite pastry items. This career opportunity requires a baking or pastry degree and relevant experience, including proficiency in knife skills essential for efficient and safe kitchen operations.

As an Assistant Pastry Chef, you will be involved in supervising the production and distribution processes, ensuring that recipes and standards for quality and presentation are meticulously followed. Maintaining cost control and preparing appropriate quantities based on anticipated production needs are key responsibilities. You will also be accountable for enforcing proper food handling, portion control, and serving temperature standards to guarantee the best guest experience. In addition, you will monitor and uphold sanitation and maintenance standards within the pastry kitchen, adhering strictly to federal, state, and corporate regulations to sustain a safe and hygienic work environment.

Leadership and team development form a crucial part of this role. The Assistant Pastry Chef will assist with interviewing, scheduling, payroll management, training, counseling, and performance reviews for pastry kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and motivated team. Participation in menu planning, especially for seasonal offerings, and managing inventory by ordering and maintaining pastry supplies to appropriate levels are additional responsibilities. Restaurant Associates encourages innovation and quality, allowing pastry chefs to contribute creatively while aligning with organizational standards.

Working at Restaurant Associates means being part of a company that values its associates beyond just professional development. Full-time employees are offered comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and commuter benefits. There are also various voluntary insurance options, wellness programs, shopping discounts, and unique benefits such as pet insurance and identity theft protection. The organization promotes safety and quality through mandatory use of protective gear such as cut gloves and slip-resistant footwear along with proper handling techniques. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off depending on applicable laws.

Overall, this role offers a competitive salary within the range of $60,000 to $84,000 per year, a supportive work environment, and an outstanding opportunity to grow within a leading culinary company at a prestigious academic institution. If you are passionate about pastry arts, dedicated to quality and safety, and eager to progress in your culinary career, the Assistant Pastry Chef position at Harvard Business School with Restaurant Associates is an ideal fit.