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Pastry Chef - Seattle Convention Center

Pastry Chef - Seattle Convention Center

ARAMARKSeattle, WA, US
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

The Pastry Chef at the Seattle Convention Center will be responsible for all aspects of catering and retail bakery operations and to meet production, presentation, food safety, and service standards.

  • The Pastry Chef applies pastry techniques to food preparation, helps manage the final presentation and service of bakery items, and works closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chefs to meet food, labor, and safety goals.
  • This position works within, but is not limited to, the bakery department.

COMPENSATION : The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.?

BENEFITS : Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work / life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and / or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. ?

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Onboards, trains, and leads bakery personnel including management and Union staff on best practices and bakery production techniques.
  • Assists with planning, organizing, and leading team meetings and daily huddles.
  • Develops innovative ideas for pastry items while considering client requests, special diets, and customer comments.
  • Completes production sheets and executes any unforeseen BEO changes related to the production of bakery items. Regularly reviews future BEOs to contribute to production planning.
  • Proactively manages waste by adhering to standardized menus, recipes, ingredients and labor models.
  • Positively influences bakery culture through effective coaching, mentorship, and recognition.
  • Ensures all deadlines and deliveries are of the highest quality, consistent, and on time.
  • Supervises bakery personnel including hiring, scheduling, timecards, and discipline.
  • Assists and supports chef management team in supervising and coordinating non-bakery related culinary activities.
  • Participation in all culinary daily activities.
  • Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization.
  • Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select, develop, and test recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus.
  • Manage labor and cost of sale in accordance with set goals.
  • Responsible for bakery menu planning, costing, and brand management.
  • Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
  • Ensure bakery equipment is properly operated and maintained.
  • Ensure bakery compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Qualifications

  • ? Requires at least 3-5 years in a related position.
  • ? Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
  • ? Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the bakery profession including understanding and working with dietary restrictions.
  • ? Requires expertise in advanced pastry techniques such as chocolate and sugar work, lamination and artisan breads, and pasteurization for gelato production.
  • ? Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and / or problems.
  • ? Requires strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
  • ? Ability to learn and comfort operating computer systems and applications related to the daily operation of the culinary department.
  • ? Proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite.
  • ? Available to work event-based onsite hours, which may include overnights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time on solid surfaces.
  • Occasionally required to sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
  • The position requires manual dexterity, auditory, and visual skills, as well as the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Education

    About Aramark

    Our Mission

    Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

    At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

    About Aramark

    The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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