Pastry Sous Chef Azadea

JOB PURPOSE

The Pastry Sous Chef oversees and manages the pastry production process. He/she is tasked with planning, organizing, and exploring new product developments to ensure comprehensive expertise in pastry craftsmanship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in preparing, cooking, and decorating pre-cooked, raw, elaborated, frozen, and shaped pastries according to specified instructions and in compliance with set specifications.

- Implement brand-specific hygiene procedures and guidelines, ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, and promptly report any discrepancies to higher management.

- Review checklists prepared by team members to ensure their effectiveness and take appropriate actions based on the findings.

- Supervise and ensure that pastry production meets established standards for quality, timeliness, hygiene, cleanliness, and presentation.

- Coordinate with the Front of House staff to stay informed about special events and reservations, preparing accordingly for their needs.

- Supervise and monitor the team's performance to ensure achievement of defined objectives and standards. Plan tasks, set deadlines, monitor results and quality, and communicate team requests to higher management.

- Coordinate routine orders with storekeepers, follow up with suppliers, receive pastry goods, verify specifications and expiry dates, and ensure proper storage according to established procedures.

- Contribute to maintaining the stock of food and necessary items at the pastry station.

- Oversee and train team members in all essential duties within the pastry section, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.