Chef Jobs in Oxnard, CA

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• Pastry Chef Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Compensation: $28 / hour Location: Oxnard, CA As the Pastry Chef at Tierra Sur, you play a pivotal role in crafting a diverse range of desserts and baked goods within the restaurant. This role involves following recipes to prepare pastries, cookies, and other baked items, as well as creating new and distinctive recipes to showcase on the menu. What You’ll Do: Create and prepare all pastry items as needed. Organize and clean ingredients for kitchen use. Visually inspect pastries to ensure proper color and overall presentation. Develop new seasonal recipes. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area. Manage kitchen inventory. Ensure proper storage of all pastry items in refrigerators and freezers to preserve freshness. What You’ll Need to Succeed: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in a high volume/full-service restaurant. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers. Proficient knife skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment. Proficiency in following recipes and directions, with a strong emphasis on safety. Capability to operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, grills, fryers, and other utensils safely and properly. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations, especially during busy periods. Flexibility to easily shift priorities as needed. Ability to maintain a professional and courteous relationship with employees, guests, vendors, etc. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines and possess excellent project management and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills to interact effectively across all levels of the organization. What Tierra Sur Offers You: Generous sick time Employee Discount Program, allowing you to enjoy our exceptional wines and dining experiences at a discounted rate. Provide opportunities for career development and advancement, fostering growth and development for our employees. Compensation: $28 hourly Compensation will be determined by several factors including educational background and experience. About Tierra Sur: Tierra Sur, an integral part of Herzog Wine Cellars, offers a refined and extraordinary dining experience that harmoniously blends pure foods, elevated flavors, and sensory excitement.
• Our talented team of chefs carefully designs dynamic menus showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced exclusively from local growers. We invite our guests to indulge in a world of vibrant colors, culinary mastery, and the harmonious balance of natural dining.
• At Tierra Sur, our unwavering commitment is to provide an unparalleled dining experience that exceeds expectations.