Pastry Chef
Employer
Renaud's Bakery and Bistro, Inc.
430 N Harbor Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
United States
Job description
Working side by side and training with culinary staff in professional procedures and techniques to make high quality pastries in accordance with authentic and traditional French methods; Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following French traditional and modern recipes;
Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers; Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting; Implementing and overseeing training plans and strategies specific to the tourists and holiday seasons, the products with high sales, and seasonal specific items;
Implementing and utilizing quality standards for ingredients, taste, texture, and presentation for all pastries and desserts;
Participating in and contributing to the development of pastries and desserts to compliment holiday menus;
Creating and executing signature desserts and pastries specific to the holiday season and to the summer season;
Administering standardized practices to estimate and determine consumption, the ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance for the coming periods of peak demand; Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget; Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking; Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards; Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary;
Special Requirements
French Professional Certificate in Patisserie