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Executive Pastry Chef - NVIDIA at Compass Group Santa Clara, CA
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Bon Appetit Management Company, a member of Compass Group USA, is a renowned restaurant company operating in contract food service, committed to delivering great food and outstanding service. Unlike traditional chains, Bon Appetit empowers its chefs and managers to innovate without relying on corporate recipe books or microwaved specials. The company values culinary creativity, encourages taking risks, and fosters continuous learning, aiming to stay ahead of current trends in the culinary world. With a focus on employee growth and an expansive range of client accounts, Bon Appetit offers dynamic career opportunities in food service. This culture of quality, creativity, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Professional experience in a gourmet bakery, patisserie, confectionery, or boulangerie environment
- Proven large-scale pastry production experience specifically in lamination, chocolate work, bread making, cake production, and baking
- High-level skills in recipe development, inventory management, and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong leadership and management abilities with a team-oriented mindset
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
- Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience preferred
- Extensive catering or institutional batch cooking experience preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pastry and culinary trends, production methods, sanitation practices, and cost control measures preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, email, and internet
- ServSafe Certification highly desirable
Job Qualifications
- Professional experience in a gourmet bakery, patisserie, confectionery, or boulangerie environment
- Proven large-scale pastry production experience specifically in lamination, chocolate work, bread making, cake production, and baking
- High-level skills in recipe development, inventory management, and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong leadership and management abilities with a team-oriented mindset
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
- Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience preferred
- Extensive catering or institutional batch cooking experience preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of current pastry and culinary trends, production methods, sanitation practices, and cost control measures preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, email, and internet
- ServSafe Certification highly desirable
Job Duties
- Collaborate with the secondary Pastry Executive Chef to create and standardize recipes for large-scale pastry production
- Oversee daily operations ensuring high-quality production in lamination, chocolate work, bread making, cake production, and general baking
- Develop detailed production plans to meet demands of catering, coffee kiosks, patisserie offerings, and pastry pop-up events
- Train, mentor, and inspire pastry kitchen staff promoting creativity, teamwork, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste
- Implement and manage cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and kitchen sanitation procedures according to health regulations and company policies
- Monitor food quality and presentation consistently making necessary adjustments to meet high standards
- Participate actively in departmental meetings, professional development activities, and client satisfaction initiatives
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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