Position Title: Pastry Prep Chef

Reports to: Head Pastry Chef

Secondary report: Pastry Sous Chef

Effective Date : 1/15/2024

Who We Are

At Crenn, we are guided by our values of humanity, sustainability, artistry and equity. We create culinary experiences that challenge convention with a planet first mindset. Seeking to keep these values at the forefront of everything we do, we are committed to inclusion at all stages in our operation, from the purveyors we work with to the team we hire. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

About Atelier Crenn

Dominique Crenn opened Atelier Crenn, an ode to “poetic culinaria,” with her business partner Juan Contreras in January 2011. The restaurant achieved its first Michelin Star that same year and garnered a second the following year. In 2018, Atelier Crenn became the first female-led, US restaurant to receive three Michelin Stars. Since then, Chef Crenn’s flagship restaurant has evolved, now telling the story of California through food, highlighting local fish, seafood, and produce from its own regenerative farm in Sonoma.

Main Role

The Pastry Prep Chef will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization standards within the pastry department and overall restaurant. They will learn, executive and maintain the quality and consistency of all menu items. They work alongside the Pastry chefs to produce all mise en place for dinner service.

Qualities Required:

• Valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Food Safety Knowledge
• General knife handling
• Kitchen Cleaning/Sanitation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a desire to create desserts that reflect the Crenn mission statement 

Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for the scheduled shift and wear clean and appropriate work attire.
• Prepare mise en place alongside pastry Sous Chef until service begins.
• Set up pastry station with all mise en place and side-work needed to work efficiently.
• Properly care for equipment and all workstations.
• Explore and listen to ideas that will reduce waste and increase sustainability.
• Ensure proper sanitation and personal hygiene are maintained.
• Ensure that the kitchen is always prepared for routine health inspection and following guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen, dish, and garbage areas.

Expected Behaviors:

• Reflect the Atelier Crenn mission statement.
• Represent Atelier Crenn professionally through your personal appearance, communication and respect for others.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge, working towards achieving personal fulfillment rather than public attention.
• Demonstrate an attitude of teamwork by working collaboratively with peers to identify positive solutions to problems or issues. 
• Use equipment, supplies, and produce with a focused effort towards sustainability.
• Welcome suggestions and new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve services.