Assistant Pastry Chef

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Assistant Pastry Chef in Miami, FL

About DO & CO:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

What we offer:

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).  
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.  
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.  
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist Pastry Chef in day-to-day operation and be the point of contact in his/her absence. Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Motivate the team and ensure all work areas are always clean. Participate in on-job training and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations.
• Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards and follow the guidance of the executive or pastry chef.
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation.

Qualifications:

• Proactive and self-organization

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pastry/Bakery preferably within a large production volume unit. 
• Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field is desirable.

• Ability to manage through a substantial workload
• Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
• Preferred experience in Pastry/ Bakery.
• Familiarity with common baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.

Diversity & Inclusion statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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