Pastry Chef

Bedford, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Flexible Work Options

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to clients and customers. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, Aramark operates in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, business, sports, and leisure. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Aramark's dedication to service excellence and employee development makes it a reputable and inspiring place to build a career.

As a Pastry Chef at Aramark, you will become an essential member of a dynamic Food Services Team passionate about delivering high-quality baked goods and memorable culinary experiences. This role offers you the chance to experiment with an array of baking techniques and flavors, enabling you to craft delicious pastries that delight customers. You will utilize top-tier equipment and adhere to strict production and safety standards, ensuring not just excellence in taste but also health and hygiene in every product you create. The Pastry Chef role is not just a job—it is an opportunity to fire your passion for baking and grow professionally within a supportive and well-established company. This position requires a hands-on approach to preparing, baking, and presenting pastries while contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere and maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and safety. At Aramark, your talents and dedication will be recognized and nurtured, making it the perfect environment to turn your baking dreams into reality. Join Aramark’s Food Services Team today and embark on a rewarding culinary journey with a company committed to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior baking experience preferred
food safety certification required
ability to operate baking equipment safely
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
excellent time management skills
physical ability to perform manual tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods

Job Qualifications

Prior experience as a baker or in a similar role
established knowledge of baking procedures, criteria, and compliance with sanitation regulations
mandatory food safety certification
proficiency in basic math operations and numerical counting
strong interpersonal and communication skills
physical capability to manage responsibilities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for prolonged periods
willingness to wear specific uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

Job Duties

Create baked goods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
arrange your work area with all the essential ingredients and tools needed for baking
complete the necessary steps of quantifying, weighing, blending, chopping, and more to prepare the ingredients
handle baking instruments such as ovens, stoves, and mixers
take precautions to use utensils, like knives, safely and effectively during meal preparation
observe food safety protocols for the correct storage of goods
clean and disinfect workspaces, tools, and utensils once they have been used to promote a hygienic workplace
uphold a positive attitude and deliver exceptional customer service when engaging with guests, customers, clients, coworkers, and other individuals
implement Aramark safety procedures, which require strict adherence to guidelines for food safety and sanitation
guarantee the safety of corporate resources by adhering to established security protocols