Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services. Renowned for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional experiences, Aramark serves various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and sports & entertainment. With a commitment to service excellence and sustainability, Aramark supports its customers by offering high-quality food, catering, and hospitality services tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse environments. The company is dedicated to creating a culture where employees thrive by encouraging diversity, inclusion, and career growth opportunities. Operating on a global scale, Aramark emphasizes ethical business practices and a strong focus on safety, health, and environmental responsibility to maintain high standards across all its locations.

The role of Pastry Chef at Aramark is a dynamic and creative position within the Food Services Team where baking enthusiasts can bring their passion and skills to life. This role focuses on the preparation of a wide range of baked goods following established production guidelines and standardized recipes. A Pastry Chef at Aramark works in a highly collaborative environment, utilizing top-tier baking equipment and tools to execute delicious and visually appealing pastries and desserts. Attention to detail and adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols are crucial components of this role, ensuring that every item produced meets the company's quality and safety standards.

Employing both traditional and innovative baking techniques, the Pastry Chef will be responsible for organizing and preparing ingredients, operating baking instruments such as ovens, stoves, and mixers, and maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace throughout the production process. The position demands a strong sense of safety awareness, including the responsible and effective use of knives and other utensils, as well as diligent implementation of Aramark's safety procedures. The role also involves customer service elements where the Pastry Chef engages positively with guests, clients, and fellow team members, contributing to an exceptional food service experience.

Aramark values the physical demands associated with this role, such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended durations, and ensures the provision of appropriate uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to support the health and safety of its employees. This opportunity offers passionate bakers a chance to grow their careers in a supportive environment with ongoing training and development programs. As part of Aramark’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this role welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply and contribute their unique talents to the team.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • prior baking experience or relevant culinary training
  • valid food safety certification
  • ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
  • adherence to safety and sanitation protocols
  • strong communication skills
  • willingness to wear uniform and PPE as mandated

Job Qualifications

  • prior experience as a baker or in a similar role is preferred
  • established knowledge of baking procedures, criteria, and compliance with sanitation regulations
  • mandatory food safety certification(s)
  • proficiency in basic math operations and numerical counting
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • physical capability to manage lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged periods of walking or standing
  • willingness to use specific uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Job Duties

  • create baked goods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
  • arrange work area with essential ingredients and tools needed for baking
  • complete necessary steps of quantifying, weighing, blending, chopping, and more to prepare 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 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, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines for food safety and sanitation
  • guarantee the safety of corporate resources by adhering to security protocols

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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