We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Executive Pastry Chef to join our growing Des Plaines Team! Who We Are: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, DO & CO offers gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly, and beyond our own expectations. What we offer:
- Complimentary employee meal.
- Health Care + 401K. Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
- A wonderful workplace to call home, events, and fun colleagues.
- A business where you can have a real impact, we're not afraid of new ideas!
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
- The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.
Responsibilities:
- Support in producing and creating high-end pastry products served daily to hundreds of international airline guests.
- Commitment to producing the highest quality of food, responsible for food quality.
- Organizing production procedures and meeting all deadlines.
- Ensuring all assigned responsibilities are completed by the end of the shift.
- Pastry preparation and production (cutting, peeling, mixing, assembling food items)
- Food plating and food packaging.
- Read, understand and follow menu specifications.
- Ordering food and dishes required for production.
- Compliance with all hygiene, quality as well as food and safety regulations and responsible for ensuring all staff adhere to.
- Problem solving and voicing ideas for improving internal efficiencies.
- Assist Pastry Chefs and Cooks with different tasks in the kitchen.
- Supervising and motivating the staff to work together as a team as well as individually.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive Kitchen position
- Bachelor's degree in culinary
- Demonstrated knowledge of current catering industry trend
- Excellent production skills for high end pastries
- Knowledge of different techniques and cuisines
- Ability to supervise, motivate and lead a team
- Ability to work under pressure in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Committed to always delivering an outstanding quality product while adhering to all food safety standards
- High level of quality standards
Diversity & Inclusion Statement: We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That is what makes our team so special. #CHICAGOINDOther details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $85,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $100,000.00
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