Apply direct via the link below: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7225796 *Once you have applied to this position you will receive another email to finish the application process. Smashing Dishes and Tony Caters is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to join our culinary team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, pastry production, and dessert presentation, with the ability to create high-quality desserts for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and other catered functions. ABOUT US Founded in 2009, Smashing Dishes and Tony Caters are flourishing and highly respected off-site catering companies producing extraordinary events and exceptional food service across the Bay Area. Our work includes traditional catered events, large-scale concessions-style food and beverage operations, and service at our two cafés located at The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose and the historic Winchester Mystery House. THE ROLE The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting a variety of high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods for catered events. This position requires creativity, attention to detail, strong baking skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. The Pastry Chef will collaborate with the culinary and production teams to develop dessert offerings, execute customized dessert requests, and ensure all products meet the company's quality, presentation, and food safety standards. This is a part-time position with a pay rate of $25.00 - $28.00 per hour depending upon experience. CORE DUTIES & RESPONSABILITES - Prepare, bake, assemble, decorate, and finish a variety of desserts, pastries, cakes, cookies, tarts, and other baked goods
- Create visually appealing dessert presentations for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and other catered functions
- Follow standardized recipes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation
- Assist with developing seasonal dessert menus and creating new dessert concepts
- Prepare customized desserts based on client requests, event themes, and dietary requirements
- Ensure all desserts are prepared according to production schedules and event deadlines
- Properly package, label, store, and organize desserts for transportation and off-site events
- Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and pastry production area
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate ingredient and supply needs to management
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients according to food safety guidelines
- Minimize food waste and maintain appropriate portion control
- Collaborate with chefs, kitchen staff, and event production teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of orders
- Assist with loading, organizing, and preparing desserts for catering deliveries and events as needed
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and food safety regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook, Baker, or in a similar culinary position
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and dessert production
- Experience preparing desserts in a high-volume or catering environment preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a culinary team
- Creativity and a passion for developing new dessert concepts
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Fluency in English/Spanish is a plus
- Must be able to work continuously while standing for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift, pull and push materials/products to complete assigned job tasks
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation
WHAT WE OFFER - A collaborative and upbeat company culture
- Daily lunch provided
- Competitive wages
- Retirement plan for all employees
CULTURE - Exhibit confidence in decisions and in team’s abilities
- Set a tone of professionalism
- Embody core values of the company: Passion, Flexibility, Integrity, Efficiency and Respect
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