Alexander's Steakhouse Pasadena is hiring Experienced Pastry Chef.
- Weekend availability is a must! This is a full-time salaried position and we are looking for individuals who are focused and have a passion for everything culinary.
- You will be plating multi-component intricate desserts in a fast paced environment so ATTENTION to DETAIL, SPEED, and FINESSE is key! The ideal candidate will also possess an open mind, professionalism, and respect to others and the food in the kitchen.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
Must understand and practice safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
Must work in an organized and clean fashion.
Communicate well and work well as a team member.
Extensive experience with breads, frozen items, chocolates and confections, pastries, and more.
Recipe and Development of multi-component intricate desserts.
Exceptional plating and creativity.
Daily preparation of mise en place for the night's service.
Set up station according to restaurant standards and guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
Understand the menu to estimate food requirements and procure food from storage; properly store items in pantry, refrigerator and freezer.
Read and follow recipes provided with precision to ensure efficient production.
Proper break down of kitchen/station at the end of service including, cleaning, consolidation and storage of mise en place according to restaurant standards
Ensuring all production and plate presentations are to the standards of the pastry chef.
Supervise and train other pastry cooks.
SALARY BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Generous Health Benefits Package (after 90 days)
- Paid Parking
- Vacation Pay
- 401k options