What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at Elkridge furnace inn?
Looking for an experienced Pastry Chef that is an organized leader. Individuals should have a passion for cooking and willingness to both teach and learn. Must be authorized to work in the US. We are a historic French inspired restaurant that offers lots of learning experience. We work with local farms and utilize our own gardens to provide a taste of local Maryland ingredients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Organizing and leadership skills
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Elkridge, MD 21075: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25