Pastry Sous Chef

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing Des Plaines Team.

In case you don’t’ know 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, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 31 locations, 11 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 – sometimes 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.

A day as a Pastry Sous Chef:

• Demonstrate creative baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing, and decorating.
• Review menu specifications and ensure all pastry team members are following the guidelines.
• Maintain food cost levels through purchasing and wastage control.
• Motivate, train and develop pastry team members’ skills.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Who are you:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pastry/ Bakery preferably with large production volume managing a team of at least 15 members.
• Full Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Hands-on approach and ability to react with a sense of urgency.
• Position requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push as needed.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
• Be a leader within your team and a team player.

Diversity & Inclusion statement:

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic. #CHICAGOIND