Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Davenport, IA

Executive Pastry Chef leads the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods including sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and cost control. Develops and tests recipes and sources ingredients to create unique pastries and baked goods. Being a Executive Pastry Chef creates dessert menus that complement meal offerings, appeal to diners and maximize profits. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Executive Pastry Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Executive Pastry Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pastry Chef
  • American Cruise Lines
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Pastry Chef
    American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add multiple Pastry Chefs to our shipboard team for the 2023 season on America’s rivers. Our shipboard team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing through various itineraries across the nation from contemporary riverboats to paddlewheel queens for a steamboat experience.
    The Pastry Chef should have Culinary Expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts as well as Baked Goods, including Confectionary Work. Must be able to understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor pairings and different taste and have a good aesthetic sense for food and pastry presentation. The position is responsible for adhering to the daily matrix consisting of Desserts, Pastries, Breads and other duties assigned by the Executive Chef. The Pastry Chef must be creative and continually researching and testing new and different dessert and baking recipes to ensure that each guest and crew have an exceptional dining experience.
    While living onboard, our Chefs enjoy comfortable living quarters and a challenging culinary working environment. Our Galleys are well equipped with a spectacular view.
    Responsibilities:
    • Oversees creativity and prepares all desserts, bread, pastries, cookies, etc. required for vessel each day.
    • Set-up, maintain, and breaks down station according to FDA Standards.
    • Taste all products produced to assess quality.
    • Notifies Executive Chef of all product shortages and equipment maintenance issues.
    • Prepares and serves items in accordance with established procedures, recipes, and portion size and presentations standards.
    • Maintains accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed verses amount of food prepared.
    • Schedules production of all baked goods to always maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods.
    • Use food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
    • Always maintains a professional appearance.
    • Ensure that each guest has a positive and memorable experience.
    • Basic understanding of Professional Baking and Pastries.
    • Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
    • Commitment to Quality Service, and food & beverage knowledge.
    Qualifications:
    • Must be able to work around 12 hours per day.
    • An Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking and/or 3-5 years of experience with an emphasis on Quality Production.
    • Ability to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move items up to 50 lbs.
    • Be able to work in a standing position for extended amounts of time.
    • Ability to Multi-task.
    • Ability to work in a TEAM environment.
    • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
    • Adapt and adjust daily as last-minute requests or changes may occur.
    • Ability to be on a work rotation of 8 weeks onboard followed by 1 to 2 weeks off.
    • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
    • Complete criminal background check.
    Work Schedule:
    • 7 days per week while onboard the ship.
    • 8 weeks working and living onboard the ship with 1-2 weeks off.
    • 1 to 2 weeks shore leave vacation.
    • Accommodations and meals are provided onboard.
    • Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
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Executive Chef
  • CRH
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer need...
  • 3 Days Ago
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Executive Chef
  • InnKeeper Hospitality Services
  • Davenport, IA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Hotel Blackhawk - Davenport, IA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Any ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPO...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Executive Chef Blackhawk Davenport Iowa
  • Hotel Equities
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Hotel Blackhawk , a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Executive Chef for the Blackhawk in Davenport Iowa .Job Purpose:Pl...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Sous Chef
  • Ridgecrest Village
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Competitive wageAs the Sous Chef you be responsible for the food production in your kitchen(s). This Sous Chef plays an integral role in managing the food production operations while ensuring client a...
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Chef de Cuisine
  • Aramark
  • Davenport, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Chef de Cuisine is the lead culinary person responsible for supervising all culinary operations for a location. Job Responsibilities ? Trains and leads kitchen personnel ? Supervis...
  • 2 Days Ago
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KFC Restaurant General Manager
  • KFC
  • Davenport, IA
  • Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-food industry? KBP Foods, a leading franchisee of KFC, is hiring a Restaurant...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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(USA) Backroom Associate - Sam's Club
  • Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
  • Davenport, IA
  • Location DAVENPORT, IA Career Area Distribution and Fulfillment Centers Job Function Warehousing - Management Employment...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
  • Compass Group
  • Davenport, IA
  • BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)Click Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Crothall Healthcare We are hiring immediately...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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HOUSEKEEPER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
  • Compass Group
  • Davenport, IA
  • HOUSEKEEPER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)Click Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Crothall Healthcare We are hiring immedia...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Food Safety Team Member General Labor (Night)>
  • PSSI
  • Rock Island, IL
  • PSSI - 320 44th St [Sanitation Technician] As a Food Safety Team Member at PSSI, you'll: Protect the nations food supply...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Bartender - Banquets Cash
  • Bally's Corporation
  • Rock Island, IL
  • About Bally's: Bally's Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment companies, with millions of players acros...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Restaurant Manager
  • Hooters of America, LLC
  • Davenport, IA
  • Overview: Hooters of America LLC is looking for a Restaurant Manager in our Hooters of Davenport Manages various areas o...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cook
  • Village Inn
  • Davenport, IA
  • Job Description Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the...
  • 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Davenport, Iowa

Davenport's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.542982, −90.590745. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 65.08 square miles (168.56 km2), of which 62.95 square miles (163.04 km2) is land and 2.13 square miles (5.52 km2) is water. Davenport is located approximately 170 miles (270 km) west of Chicago and 170 miles (270 km) east of the Iowa state capital of Des Moines. The city is located about 200 miles (320 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri, and 265 miles (426 km) southeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Farmland surrounds Davenport, outsid...
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Income Estimation for Executive Pastry Chef jobs
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What does an Executive Pastry Chef do?

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In the past, chefs would call most gluten-free desserts ‘just okay,’ and assume there wasn’t much that could be done.
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Although in both USA and UK, the basics of pastry are respected and we maintain good standard of practice to standardise all the procedures to be at a competitive level.
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To become an executive pastry chef, people take a two-year degree at a community college or culinary school.
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