Executive Pastry Chef - University of Delaware

Wilmington, DE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $69,900.00 - $99,200.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible schedules

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a strong commitment to service and fostering a positive impact for our employees, partners, communities, and the environment, Aramark embodies a culture rooted in diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional growth. Known for delivering exceptional dining experiences coupled with innovative food programs, Aramark operates in various sectors including education, healthcare, and business dining. Their mission focuses on creating great opportunities for employees while meeting the evolving needs of customers through excellence and integrity.

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Job Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in pastry arts, culinary arts, or a related field from an accredited culinary school or relevant experience in similar roles
Serv-Safe certification
5 to 10 years of experience in pastry arts
3 to 5 years of management experience
ability to lead and manage a team
strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
flexibility to work in a kitchen setting and attend events as needed

Job Qualifications

Associate's or bachelor's degree in pastry arts, culinary arts, or a related field from an accredited culinary school or relevant experience in similar roles
Serv-Safe certification
extensive experience in the culinary field, particularly in pastry arts, with 5 to 10 years of professional background
3 to 5 years of management experience
ability to lead and train a pastry team effectively
result oriented, proactive, and innovative leader
good interpersonal and people management skills
experience working with diverse cultures and nationalities
positive mindset and trend-setting attitude

Job Duties

Lead and train pastry staff, providing guidance on techniques and presentation standards
develop and design new dessert recipes, keeping up with industry trends and customer preferences
manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring all items are fresh and properly stored
coordinate work schedules for pastry team members to ensure adequate coverage during peak times
monitor food safety and sanitation practices within the pastry kitchen to comply with health regulations
maintain and manage food cost budgets, aiming to meet or exceed budget targets for the pastry department
collaborate with other kitchen staff and management to create cohesive menu offerings and special event desserts
oversee the presentation and quality control of all pastry items served to customers
provide pastry and dessert items for large scale catering functions, daily dining hall consumption, specialty shops on campus, black tie affairs, food truck, farmers market events
collaborate with the Resident District Chef to determine areas for opportunity, consistent innovation and evolution of the campus baking program
typical work environment is a kitchen setting with occasional requirements for event attendance

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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