Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Catering is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and goal-driven individual to join our serving tem. RMC is a premier, award-winning, top tier caterer in Colorado. We pride ourselves on having a fun, fast paced work environment that brings many rewarding challenges to the table.

You will have an incredible opportunity to inspire a wide variety of people to be the best they can be while providing exceptional service to bring some of the most memorable experiences to our clients. Our business model is seasonal. We are very busy in the summer months (May-October) and lighter business levels for the remainder of the year.

Job Description:

The Pastry Chef oversees the bakery operations for all facets of the catering operation, including (but not limited to) methods of preparation, departmental processes and SOPS, recipe development, and R/D for all catering applications. Additionally assisting with leadership and mentorship of a team and displaying ALL Rocky Mountain Catering core values.

Rocky Mountain Catering core values:

Associate has the ability to be RELENTLESS:

• Works diligently to problem solve and push through any challenges that arise.

Associate demonstrates ability to COLLABORATE:

• Works and communicates with a collaborative effort across all departments.

Associate exudes PASSION, POSITIVITY, AND ENTHUSIASM:

• Comes to work at Rocky Mountain Catering with an inspiring attitude.

Associate displays INTEGRITY:

• Embodies the company vision and positively represents RMC to the community.

Associate strives to be BETTER:

• Always tries to make themselves better today than they were yesterday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for training, leading, and motivating pastry cooks and other culinary staff.
• Cross utilize teams to cover all needs of the operation
• Insure all HACCP procedures are followed
• Innovate and create new features within the pastry department
• Create displays, showpieces and seasonal attractions
• Recruiting, selection and on-boarding of pastry chefs and cooks
• Responsible for scheduling, staffing, and controlling food and labor costs to meet budgeted and forecasted expense margins
• Discipline staff as necessary in accordance with company guidelines and procedures
• Staff bake shop in line with current structure model and to meet the seasonal volume needs of the outlet
• Work with event designers and management for timely and smooth event execution and high-level guest satisfaction
• Personally participate in cake tastings with wedding clientele to deliver a wedding cake that exceeds their expectations
• Maintain serve safe certification and records for culinary employees making sure all are current in their training
• Routinely and proactively assess property and culinary equipment and maintenance needs
• Maintaining exemplary cleanliness and adheres to local and state health department requirements
• Liaises with purchasing and stores to ensure prompt and efficient purchasing, issuing of supplies, stock control and inventory control
• Always adopting a positive attitude and keeping the team spirit at the highest level
• Responsible for the correct timing during service and to ensure that food served is always of the highest standards
• Updates menu recipe cards and menu planning for current operations.
• Responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of his/her assigned kitchen
• To report to the Executive Chefs on all staff and operation matters
• Monitors / approves all staff issues who reported to him including overtime, change of shifts, staff leave
• Ensure product consistency
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with day-to-day supervision of bakery team members, including making hiring recommendations, disciplining and coaching team members, and delegating workload and projects
• Assist with payroll as required
• Perform other tasks or projects assigned by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma/ Degree in Hotel & Food Preparation Management. At least 3 to 5 years working experience in a high volume F&B operation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Result oriented, proactive, innovative leader with an ability to lead and improvise in
• all situations
• Ambitious, target driven and trend-setting manager
• Good interpersonal, People management and Leadership Team & customer focus
• Able to work with mixed nationalities and different cultures
• Positive thinker, innovator
• Knowledge of all Food & Beverage standards, quality presentation, service and products and local health and sanitation standards
• Has good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Management System is an advantage

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most of the work is conducted at headquarters in a building that is temperature controlled. There are times that you will be working outdoors including seasonal weather.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment.

The physical activity that you will be need to perform are:

• Flexible and long hours.
• Lifting up to 60 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Standing and/or walking for long periods

Job Details

Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Can qualify for monthly bonus structure.
• Complimentary meal most days.
• Can qualify for an end of season trip incentive.

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Most weekends
• Monday to Friday

Our company does not discriminate against its associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-associate relationships, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Every reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled associates.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated on the basis of qualifications to meet the requirements of the position and ability to perform the requirements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Englewood, CO 80112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person