Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Executive Chef
  • Compass Group
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Bon Appetit

    Our Passion is Food!

    At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

    Job Summary

    Working as the Executive Chef at Transylvania University, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
    • Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
    • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
    • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
    • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
    • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
    • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
    • Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
    • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • A.S. or equivalent experience
    • 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
    • Extensive catering experience a plus
    • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
    • Institutional and batch cooking experiences
    • Hands-on chef experience a must
    • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
    • Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
    • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
    • ServSafe certified - highly desirable

    Apply to Bon Appetit today!

    Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

    Associates at Bon Appetitare offered many fantastic benefits.

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance/ AD
    • Disability Insurance
    • Retirement Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
    • Associate Shopping Program
    • Health and Wellness Programs
    • Discount Marketplace
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

    Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

    Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

    Req ID:1272989

    Bon Appetit

    Leticia Pinon

     

  • 28 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Bon Appetit Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporat...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Chef - Eastern Kentucky University
  • CRH
  • Richmond, KY 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...
  • 4 Days Ago

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CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - Asbury University- Wilmore, KY
  • Compass Group
  • Wilmore, KY FULL_TIME
  • Fresh Ideas Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories. Fresh Ideas encourag...
  • 26 Days Ago

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CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - Asbury University- Wilmore, KY
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Wilmore, KY FULL_TIME
  • Fresh Ideas Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories. Fresh Ideas encourag...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Chef
  • COLLEGE FRESH INC
  • Lexington, KY OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Minimal Job Shift: Day Job Category: Hospitality - Food Service D...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Full Time Nanny and Housekeeper
  • Care
  • Lexington, KY
  • Responsibilities Duties include light housekeeping such as maintaining common areas, unloading dishwasher, kids laundry
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Lexington, KY
  • ** Dishwasher** **Job Category****:** Back of House Operations **Requisition Number****:** DISHW123473 Showing 1 locatio...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Server
  • Double Dogs LLC
  • Lexington, KY
  • **SERVERS** **Double Dogs Chowhouse APPLY (https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/raffertys-double-dogs-chowhouse)** Double Dog...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Manager
  • Hooters of America, LLC
  • Lexington, KY
  • Overview: Hooters of America LLC is looking for a Restaurant Manager in our Hooters of Lexington! Manages various areas ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant Host at Lockbox
  • Lockbox
  • Lexington, KY
  • If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART 21c is the perfect place for you. The s...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)
  • Compass Group, North America
  • Lexington, KY
  • Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for full time DISHWASHER positions. + Location: University of Kentucky C...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Manager
  • Aramark
  • Select, KY
  • Job Description The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining sol...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Premium Services & Catering Manager - University of Kentucky
  • Aramark
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Description The Catering Services Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and...
  • 3/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...
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Income Estimation for Executive Pastry Chef jobs
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Lexington, Kentucky area prices
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