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Aramark

Pastry Chef - Seattle Convention Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries across the world. Rooted deeply in service and united by a strong sense of purpose, Aramark aims to create an engaging and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the planet. The company is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace, ensuring every employee has equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Aramark’s expansive operations include catering,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years in a related position
  • At least 2-3 years of post-high school education preferably a culinary degree
  • Advanced knowledge of bakery principles and practices including dietary restrictions
  • Expertise in advanced pastry techniques such as chocolate and sugar work, lamination and artisan breads, and gelato pasteurization
  • Management experience with people and problem resolution
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable using computer systems and culinary applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Willingness to work event-based hours including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overnights

Job Qualifications

  • Requires at least 3-5 years in a related position
  • Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the bakery profession including understanding and working with dietary restrictions
  • Requires expertise in advanced pastry techniques such as chocolate and sugar work, lamination and artisan breads, and pasteurization for gelato production
  • Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
  • Requires strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn and comfort operating computer systems and applications related to the daily operation of the culinary department
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite
  • Available to work event-based onsite hours, which may include overnights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Onboards, trains, and leads bakery personnel including management and Union staff on best practices and bakery production techniques
  • Assists with planning, organizing, and leading team meetings and daily huddles
  • Develops innovative ideas for pastry items while considering client requests, special diets, and customer comments
  • Completes production sheets and executes any unforeseen BEO changes related to the production of bakery items
  • Proactively manages waste by adhering to standardized menus, recipes, ingredients and labor models
  • Positively influences bakery culture through effective coaching, mentorship, and recognition
  • Ensures all deadlines and deliveries are of the highest quality, consistent, and on time
  • Supervises bakery personnel including hiring, scheduling, timecards, and discipline
  • Assists and supports chef management team in supervising and coordinating non-bakery related culinary activities
  • Participation in all culinary daily activities
  • Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization
  • Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
  • select, develop, and test recipes
  • standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
  • establish presentation technique and quality standards
  • plan and price menus
  • Manage labor and cost of sale in accordance with set goals
  • Responsible for bakery menu planning, costing, and brand management
  • Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt
  • Ensure bakery equipment is properly operated and maintained
  • Ensure bakery compliance with sanitation and safety requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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