Chef de Patisserie Common Bond Bakehouse – Houston, TX Job Description Job description: The Chef de Patisserie is responsible for operating the pastry section of the bakehouse while working closely with the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef. Responsible to uphold high quality pastry dishes with the recipes and presentations in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. Also assist in the creation and production of new desserts to renew our menus while maintaining par levels of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section. Duties & Responsibilities · Responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, cookies, cakes, breads, creams, simple syrups, amenities, and special request items · Create, develop and design new and exciting desserts along with the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef for the varying seasons to engage the interest of our guests · Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely · Assist with receiving orders and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock levels · Oversee the pastry team and ensure team members are following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards · Inform the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned · Check production schedule and pars · Inform Corporate Executive Pastry Chef of any foreseeable shortages before items run out · Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond requirements · Establish priority items for the day · Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking · Minimize waste · Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment · Train staff to standard performance levels as well as motivate the team to work more efficiently · Knowledge of all production in pastry kitchen · Manager team members fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all team members · Coach and counsel team members in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy · Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel · Assist the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef with all new hire needs and ensuring new hires are compliant with their documentation prior to starting · Aid the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef in administrative duties including but not limited to: inputting of invoices, ordering, customer service needs, responding to manager store needs and organization of the Bakehouse · Additional duties as assigned Qualifications · Maintain and uphold the standard of a professional restaurant image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards · Knowledge of different types of pastry, dessert, and cake decorating · A Food Handler’s Card & Food Manager’s Certificate where required by local and state health code regulations · Must always be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up · Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food · Experience as Pastry Chef, baker, or relevant role · Ability to learn quickly with great attention to detail · Ability to understand and carry out oral & written instructions and request clarification if needed · Ability to work as part of a team and cultivate a culture of teamwork · Ability to build and maintain relationships · Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays · Able to lead and mentor a team Job Type: Full-time