Assistant Pastry Chef

                                                               Capital City Club

                                                          Assistant  Pastry Chef

Overview

 Capital City Club Culinary Department is looking to hire an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and team-focused individual for a Full-time Assistant Pastry Chef. The position includes full-time hours, health vision, life, dental insurance, and 401(k) with a company match. 

The ideal individual is creative, career-oriented, well organized, works with cleanliness and sanitation procedures, and excels in a team environment.  The operation is considered high volume/fine dining with different styles of culinary operations available for development. 

Job Summary

Assist the Executive Pastry Chef to consistently maintain quality output from the pastry department. Our Pastry Kitchen is a great environment for creative freedom and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The pastry assistant will be responsible for assisting in inventory, production, and sanitation of the growing pastry departments at 2 of our Capital City Club properties:  Brookhaven and Downtown Atlanta.  Production to meet the needs of par levels, private parties, and events at each club

• Assists in the development of the pastry menu
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the pastry menu and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in maintaining and updating recipe book(s), and determining parts needed for the week
• Proper execution of recipes and understanding of culinary techniques
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage stress
• Food handling and safety knowledge
• Knife and measuring skills; manual dexterity and speed
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Successful candidates should have the drive to learn, challenge themselves, and be passionate about helping others achieve the same
• Ability to work well with others and be productive while working by yourself.

Preferred Qualifications

• You must possess pride in quality craftsmanship, precise work, a fast pace, and an appreciation for a professional work environment
• At least 2 years experience in a professional kitchen, bakery, or hotel (high volume preferred)
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of pastry fundamentals

Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef

All job applicants at this company who have been offered employment will need to undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition for employment.