Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $28.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
daily complimentary meals
Career development opportunities
collaborative work environment
flexible scheduling
Job Description
DO & CO is a renowned international hospitality and catering company known for its exceptional culinary services across three major business segments: Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. With operations sprawling across 32 locations in 12 countries and 3 continents, DO & CO delivers gourmet entertainment globally, maintaining a commitment to the highest standards of quality in both product and service. The organization is celebrated for its innovative approach to hospitality, constantly refining culinary classics while pushing the boundaries of creative gastronomy. It is a prestigious brand that offers its employees the chance to be part... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastry/bakery
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to manage heavy workloads
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Skilled in monitoring and reducing wastage
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of HACCP standards
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastry/bakery, preferably in high-volume production
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering trust and confidence
- Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
- Ability to manage heavy workloads, work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled in monitoring and reducing wastage efficiently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different functions and levels
- Must work with a sense of urgency and take a hands-on approach to kitchen operations
- Ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines and meet kitchen readiness standards
- Knowledge of HACCP food safety standards
- Flexibility to work different shifts (nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs
Job Duties
- Oversee daily pastry kitchen operations and manage the culinary team within the assigned area
- Ensure excellence in food service, including quality, technique, portioning, presentation, and cost control
- Verify ingredient freshness and actively participate in food tastings
- Standardize production recipes to maintain consistent quality
- Monitor product and ingredient availability, promptly reporting any shortages or discrepancies to the manager
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of catering services by focusing on cost, quality, presentation, and innovation
- Ensure production processes, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met
- Guarantee all products meet meal specifications and the highest quality standards
- Support the Executive Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef with catering proposals, creative initiatives, cost control, reports, and scheduling
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on business needs
- Uphold maintenance and safety standards, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations for food storage, handling, and preparation
- Enforce strict adherence to sanitation and safety protocols for kitchen equipment, utensils, and overall cleanliness
- Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management while upholding DO & CO standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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