What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Pastry Chef position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?
Department Summary
At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600 H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary
The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for providing team leadership of all aspects of UCLA Dining Services bakery preparation and schedules all food production requirements of the Bakery. Major responsibilities include supervision of bakery career staff, coordination, and preparation of bakery items in a high-volume bakery and recommendation of specialty bakery items. Ensure that quality bakery products are provided to the dining department; maintain a positive image and good customer relations at all levels; maintain positive relations with team members; coordinate production, scheduling, training, communications and bakery general operations. Follows established timelines for bakery production in order to service the UCLA Dining Services departments. Must independently prioritize tasks and duties in order to achieve the departmental strategic goals and profitability. Interacts with team members in a high-volume bakery environment. Other responsibilities include execution of all bakery functions and responsibilities as assigned in conjunction with the Senior Executive Chef or the Senior Director, Food & Beverage.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
6-8 years experience in a culinary leadership position with increasing responsibility. (Required)
3 years experience leading a culinary operation with at least 3 revenue centers (Preferred)
Ability to read, understand, speak and write English sufficiently to fulfill all responsibilities of the Executive Pastry Chef. (Required)
Skill in working in organizing and monitoring assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are interruptions, changing priorities, changes in workload, meeting deadlines, and competing requirements. (Required)
Skill in management and supervision of multi-functional staff comprised of operational and administrative personnel to include knowledge of required tasks, skills, personnel selection, evaluation, and development. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to train a production team on how to successfully execute recipes and menu items and how to effectively and safely use production equipment. Demonstrated ability as a managing pastry chef leading a culinary production team for a high volume bakery.
(Required)
Detailed culinary knowledge of bakery inventory, recipes, menus and production methods, including culinary terminology. Demonstrated ability to provide sound leadership and direction to a culinary team with various levels of experience. (Required)
Working knowledge of food safety rules and procedures as they pertain to working conditions and health and safety standards as they relate to a food production area. (Required)
Ability to work on a personal computer, utilizing software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Windows, food production management software, and other applicable systems. Skill in budget preparation, analysis, and controlling costs. (Required)
Demonstrated ability in developing and perfecting menus and recipes for all types of bakery items. Demonstrated experience in developing, testing and writing recipes and menus within a high-volume bakery. (Required)
Ability to mediate between contending parties and affect a successful resolution of differences using appropriate conflict management techniques. (Required)
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C in order to drive a University vehicle and travel to other off/on-campus locations on a regular basis. (Required)
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of units for quality control and maintenance needs. These inspections involve walking, standing, climbing (e.g. stairs and ladders), stooping, crouching. Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to fifty pounds. (Required)
Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, problem solving techniques. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Science or related field (Preferred)
Other Type of Degree AOS or higher degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program or equivalent professional certification. (Preferred)
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. (Required)
ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Backlifting Exam (Required)
Schedule
Working Hours will vary, will include nights and weekends. Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40057157 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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