Assistant Pastry Chef

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Assistant Pastry Chef to join our growing New York 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, sometimes beyond our own expectations.    

Responsibilities:   

• Assist the Pastry Chef with daily operations and act as the point of contact in their absence.
• Bake and prepare pastry items according to specifications and recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Monitor wastage and ensure tasks are completed within the given time to meet strict production deadlines.
• Report to the Sous Chef, providing updates on team performance and operational needs.
• Motivate and guide team members, ensuring all workstations are clean and organized.
• Participate in on-the-job training and provide support to team members, ensuring high standards of productivity and quality.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as outlined in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report any issues with the food safety management system to the manager and hygiene and food safety team.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at cooking stations and follow storage guidelines according to food safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative team environment, supporting smooth kitchen operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management. 

Qualifications:   

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pastry or bakery, ideally in a high-volume production environment.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or a related field is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Proactive and highly organized, with excellent self-management skills.
• Proven ability to handle a substantial workload while maintaining efficiency under pressure.
• Capable of working independently and within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong time management, ensuring timely completion of tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce wastage.
• Flexible availability to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Solid knowledge of food safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  

What We Offer:    

• Estimated pay rate:  $22.00 - $25.00 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).   
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.   
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.   
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.    

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