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ASM Global

District Pastry Chef

Woodbridge, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.75 - $35.50
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan

Job Description

Legends Global is a premier global partner to the world’s most iconic live events, venues, and brands. Operating a network of 450 venues worldwide and hosting over 20,000 events that entertain 165 million guests annually, Legends Global excels through its comprehensive and integrated services. These services include feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content booking. With a white-label approach, the company ensures its partners remain front and center through expert execution and a depth of industry knowledge. The culture at Legends Global emphasizes respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. The company is dedicated... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree in hotel/restaurant management preferred
  • have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant environment
  • have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a high volume preparation environment
  • must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays
  • must be able to work in a team environment

Job Qualifications

  • Fully competent in all aspects of baking and pastry
  • ability to define a problem, collects data, establish facts and forms conclusions
  • ability to understand complex instructions and material
  • ability to mentally process abstract ideas while delivering results
  • ability to handle multiple tasks and works well in environment with time constraints
  • pastry chef supervises day-to-day activities
  • provides a Hands On approach to training, planning, assigning and delegating work
  • encourages elevated performance, leads by example, and disciplines employees for the purpose of improving the Pastry Departments standards of excellence

Job Duties

  • Demonstrates hands on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards
  • in charge of the development of standardized recipes for all menu items
  • ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards
  • ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption
  • assigns tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labor ensuring maximum results are achieved and daily production needs have been met in a timely, organized and efficient manner
  • responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations
  • seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking
  • guides teams to ensure the teams bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads for all outlets
  • execute menus for the Concessions Department as established by the Regional and Executive Chefs
  • reviews menu items and make changes as necessary
  • utilizes leftovers whenever possible
  • coordinate with other departments regarding menu implementation
  • provide recipes, training and experience to all staff
  • helps to develop recipe cards for all menu items and assists in training their respective teams using the approved PCA's
  • continuous presence throughout concessions either on the concourse or in the stands for the entirety of the event
  • ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program
  • ensure excellent customer relations are always maintained
  • schedule labor force and assign responsibilities for efficient use of equipment and personnel
  • ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures
  • plan, manage and monitor work as well as hiring, communication, coaching staff and building relationships
  • position requires extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
  • ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff and guests
  • recommends measures to improve production/service methods, equipment performance, scheduling, quality control, and suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the food service operations
  • communicates variances from standards and expectations to the Pastry Chefs, Sous Chefs, Lead Cooks, Cooks, Buffet Attendants and utility staff
  • maintains awareness of all changes and conveys the correct information to the next shift
  • ensures that a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe, comfortable environment for employees and guests is maintained at all times
  • ensures that their teams keep kitchen equipment clean and in working order, reports and prepares work orders for required repairs
  • ensures that all equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care
  • assists the Pastry Chefs with annual budget process and makes recommendations with regards to the Pastry Departments within their respective areas
  • helps to assist their teams with all health, safety, sanitary rules, regulations and standards according to health department and risk management are enforced and followed correctly
  • attends all meetings and/or training sessions as required
  • the District Pastry Chef must act as a Mentor, Manager, team leader and motivator for the all the Pastry Departments working closely with and maintaining good relation with all culinary team members and other departments
  • support other stadiums, culinary operations including concessions, clubs, suites, etc. as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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