Experienced Pastry Chef Jobs in QC Catering Charlotte, NC

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts, with a passion for delicious baked goods. They will be expected to adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible experience.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
• Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Decorating 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 culinary leaders aware of needed ingredients.
• Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors.
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Organizing and leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge with team.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation requirements, food preparation and baking techniques and nutritional aspects of prepared food
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field

Education:

• High school diploma or 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area or 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.