Bakery, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Driver's License, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Menu Development, Pricing, Production Schedule, Production Volume, Schedule Development, Time Management
PASTRY CHEF
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods
- Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets
- Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
- Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
- Purchase and manage inventory
- Enforce food quality
- Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
- Ensure safety of physical kitchen and caf space
- Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events
- Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
- Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary management
- Valid driver's license
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in culinary arts
- High volume production and/or catering experience
- Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as needed
- Ability to work a schedule that meets the department needs