Pastry Chef

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge of Italian Breads, Pastries, Gelati, Sorbetti
  • Prepare pastry items according to recipe, maintains consistent quality in production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for all services.
  • Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
  • Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Uses equipment only as intended.
  • Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
  • Maintains and strictly abides by sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements.
  • Meets with Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
  • Change menu 4 times a year seasonally
  • run dessert specials
  • Sets up work-station with required mis-en-place, tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Inspects the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Informs the Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the days tasks.
  • Transports supplies from the Storeroom/Walk-in and stock in designated areas.
  • Prepares all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
  • Maintains proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and restaurant SOPs.
  • Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted food cost.
  • Is always pro-active and identifies potential problems before they arise.
  • Owns problems when they arise and takes responsibility by finding solutions.
  • Makes appropriate decisions, which are in the best interest of the guest, the employees and the company.
  • Perform additional duties as instructed by management.
Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $70,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, 2 weeks paid vacations

Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Italian Breads

Pastry Making

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Pastries

Team Collaboration

Pastry Production

Adaptability

Knowledge of Gelati

Communication Skills

Pastry Preparation

Knowledge of Sorbetti

Proactive Approach

Pastry Menu Development

Customer Service Orientation

Food Preparation According to Recipe

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Gelato Making

Creativity in Menu Development

Maintaining Consistent Quality in Production

Bread Knowledge

Quality Control

Portioning

Safety Awareness

Bread Production Knowledge

Responsibility and accountability

Presentation Standards

Italian Dessert Making

Mis en Place

Organized

Equipment Maintenance

Cleanliness

Sanitation Practices

Multitasking

Organization

Plating and Presentation

Menu Planning

Time Management

Seasonal Menu Changes

Food Safety Knowledge

Setting Up Work Stations

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Inventory Management

Cake Making

Proactive Problem Solving

Pastry Techniques

Decision Making

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Cleaning / Sanitation

Team Development and Training

Pastry Knowledge

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

300+ Covers Per Night

Dough Making

Costing

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Job ID: 484557513
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025

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