Entry level pastry chef Jobs in Rochester, NY

JPMorgan Chase is building a new global headquarters in New York City with an iconic exterior design and best-in-class client and amenity space to augment it's interiors. Job Summary : As a Executive Pastry Chef within our Client Dining Management Team, you will ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, service excellence, and operational effectiveness through the management of kitchen activities and menu design. Ensure that kitchen facilities meet sanitation requirements, accident prevention measures and control effective par stocks of food. Job responsibilities :

• Act as a trusted partner to the Executive Chef, always maintaining positive working relationships and clear communication with cross-functional teams.
• Develop recipes to ensure that quality & presentation meet all levels of culinary excellence.
• Continuously provide leadership and guidance to staff and assist on the line as needed.
• Supervise and expedite all pastry, bakery and bread baking items and provide quality control standards on taste and presentation.
• Build and maintain a sound working relationship with all staff and other departments, provide mentorship and coaching & training .
• Attend weekly catering meeting and create production list according to business demands.
• Review Banquet Event Orders daily to ensure adequate preparation of pastry items.
• Provide menu recommendations for future menu development, holidays, special events.
• Review all pertinent food and beverage requisitions, inter-kitchen transfers and production quantities, and verify all special food requests with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure adequate sanitation practices are being followed.
• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to total quality efforts by striving for continual improvement, work cooperatively as a team member. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills :
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Strictly adhere to NYC Sanitation Code policies
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
• Prepare food to guest specifications in a timely manner.
• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation and execute with precision.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet JPMC standards.
• Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Utilize the computer system and to read all orders.
• Perform work on different outlets as per business demands. JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and / or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Veterans Base Pay / Salary New York,NY $66,500.00 - $95,000.00