Join Salvaje Miami located in the beautiful HYDE Midtown!
Offering World class training and development opportunities. We provide Highly competitive employment packages and Family meals on duty. We are proud to offer Luxury level of products to work with and a friendly, engaging and inclusive environment.
Summary:
The overall objective and purpose of the Pastry Lead Chef position is to lead and prepare and bake desserts, bread, and pastries. The incumbent is responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations, as well as meeting food handling and quality assurance standards.
Essential Duties / Tasks / Responsibilities:
Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner.
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect company assets.
Follows recipes to properly and efficiently prepare and present all dessert, pastry, and bread items to be served, including accommodating special guests’ requests.
Checks restaurant par list to ensure adequate prep for the shift.
Measure and mix ingredients for dough or batter.
Prepare and cook ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, and other desserts.
Adjusts drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures.
Mix ingredients to make icings.
Decorates cakes and pastries
Complete the equipment checklist and walkthrough and notify if any problem with the equipment.
To rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
To maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.
To communicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership.
To be able to read, understand and produce in a timely manner.
To maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items.
Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes.
Maintain neat, clean and professional appearance according to standards
Comply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions
To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.
To attend all training and meetings as directed.
To perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed.
All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA’s):
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
Basic knowledge of baking and decorating.
Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
Ability to effectively communicate and multi-task
Proficient in handling knives and culinary tools
Basic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systems
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certifications, Work Experience:
1. Culinary degree or related training equivalent in the Hospitality/Restaurant Industry – Preferred
2. 2 years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title – required
3. Experience within luxury brand/markets – preferred
4. Food Safety Manager certification – preferred or attained within 30 days
Work Environment / Conditions
The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.
· Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
· Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
· Must be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity
· Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.
· While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs on a daily basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Culinary experience: 2 years (Required)
Company’s website:
Work Remotely:
No
To apply for this job please visit miami.salvaje.world.
