Chef Brigade - Palm Beach, United States - The Breakers

Description

The Pastry Chef Brigade position is responsible for creating high-quality pastry, baked goods, and desserts in a fast-paced, team-oriented, professional kitchen.

The Pastry Chef Brigade works under the direction of the Executive Chef and is responsible for executing pastry preparation duties, which include receiving and storing food, following standardized recipes, plating, executing banquet events, and safely handling all food items.

• Prepare and make all pastry, baked goods, and desserts.
• Follow standardized recipes and measure ingredients to ensure consistency and quality.
• Oversee and manage the pastry team, delegating tasks as necessary.
• Communicate and coordinate with the executive chef and kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety and HACCP guidelines at all times.
• Receive and store all food items properly and in a timely manner.
• Execute pastry duties for banquet events in a timely fashion.

• Knowledge of and experience with advanced baking techniques
• Ability to execute pastry production in a high volume kitchen under pressure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with food safety and HACCP guidelines
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred

The salary for this position is competitive with entry-level culinary candidates starting at $18.50/hour and may increase based on expertise, leadership skills, and proficiency in required culinary techniques.