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Di Bruno Bros

Di Bruno - Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

Di Bruno Bros. is a beloved and historic establishment that has been delivering the highest quality gourmet food products for over 80 years. Founded on a legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and a deep connection to the stories behind every ingredient, Di Bruno Bros. has grown from a local Philadelphia favorite to a nationally recognized name in specialty food retail. Known for their dedication to exceptional customer service and culinary innovation, this company prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with artisan producers and sharing the rich experience of food discovery and enjoyment with their community.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in pastry in a high-volume kitchen
  • Knowledge of bread and fermented goods a plus
  • Experience controlling food and labor costs
  • Proficiency with automated reporting systems
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage diverse teams
  • Capacity to lift up to 50lbs
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and days

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge and passion for pastries and desserts to include plated desserts and pastry stations for events, retail pastry offerings
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in pastry in a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, luxury hotel and or commissary kitchen, bread and fermented goods knowledge a plus
  • Previous experience with controlling costs of food and labor for a multi-unit retail unit
  • Proficiency with automated reporting systems including inventory, food cost, scheduling, time and attendance, gross margin and labor
  • Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance and shrink control
  • Excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills
  • Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on product consistency
  • Ability to effectively manage a department, train and cross-train staff
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as dictated by business

Job Duties

  • Total oversight of the pastry team
  • Managing pastry team to include scheduling, reviews, payroll assistance
  • Assist to manage staff in a manner consistent with Di Bruno Bros.' Servant Leadership philosophy by maximizing productivity, customer service and associate satisfaction
  • Assist with inventory control and ordering food/supplies for the Food Service Team
  • Controls food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
  • Assist with the maintenance of presentation and quality standards
  • Ensure that all federal, state, local and Company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation and weights and measures are met
  • Assist in the selection and development of standardized production recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, and established procedures and budgetary constraints
  • Assist in the development of new recipes in accordance with the philosophies and standards of Di Bruno Bros.
  • Additional duties as assigned

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Expert Level (7+ years)

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