Pastry Sous Chef

Occasions

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Executive Chef

$60,000 to $65,000

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with our clients to create remarkable events. We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to reflect your unique style, taste and vision. With over thirty years of experience, we have an unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed expectation and delight in every way.

Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day.

If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values Excellence by setting the bar high, Integrity by living our values, Respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, Teamwork by supporting each other, and Innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, viennoiserie to passed, plated and buffet styled desserts to chocolate work in a high-volume kitchen. This individual will assist in menu development, recipe testing, and working alongside the pastry team in daily production. This individual is expected to develop an understanding of ordering and inventory procedures and must have a good sense of food and labor cost, as they directly affect monthly and yearly revenue.

The Pastry Sous Chef will assist in overseeing the overall running of the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness as per Company’s health and safety standards. This individual must foster team spirit to create camaraderie for a strong, positive, and supportive working environment. The Pastry Sous Chef will assume all responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. This individual must have flexibility in scheduling.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health
• 401(k) to help you invest in your future

• Commitment to embodying our Family Values of:
• Integrity - Doing the right thing always - using sound judgment - even when no one is looking
• Excellence - Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
• Hospitality - Doing all that can be done for others - and more than is expected - in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Seeing opportunities others haven’t - and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first
• Minimum 3 years of Pastry experience in large scale format baking, commissary, catering or hotel preferred
• 1-2 years management experience preferred
• Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instruction
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Ability to motivate, educate and empower the team
• Emotional Awareness under pressure
• Being comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with systems development and implementation
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance,…