Banquet Pastry Chef | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

The hiring establishment for this position is a high-volume banquet and catering service, specializing in delivering exceptional culinary experiences through its banquet offerings. This company is dedicated to providing top-tier catering services for a wide variety of events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and large social functions. Known for its commitment to food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction, the organization operates in a fast-paced environment where precision, efficiency, and creativity are highly valued. As a part-time role, the position offers hourly compensation between $12.00 and $16.00, with additional benefits including a 401(k) savings plan and matching contributions, making it an attractive opportunity for culinary professionals seeking both experience and financial growth. This particular Banquet Pastry Chef role is open until December 31, 2025, allowing plenty of time for interested candidates to apply and become part of this dynamic team. The Banquet Pastry Chef plays a crucial role in the kitchen's success by precisely preparing banquet desserts, pastries, and salads that meet the company’s high food quality standards. Being responsible for working with cooking equipment in a high-volume setting, this position demands a keen attention to detail, particularly in terms of portion control, food waste management, and maintaining sanitation standards. The Banquet Pastry Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to organize product orders and determine production levels, ensuring that each catering event is supported with the correct quantities of food items. Responsibilities also include operation of large-volume cooking appliances such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens, which necessitates both skill and adherence to safety protocols. In addition to food preparation duties, the chef must maintain cleanliness of workstations, proper storage of food products, and ensure that the kitchen environment meets strict cleanliness and health safety standards by the end of each shift. This process includes being checked out by the Floor Supervisor, ensuring that every aspect of the kitchen operation is up to the company's quality expectations. Given the team-oriented and fast-paced nature of the workplace, the Banquet Pastry Chef must demonstrate excellent attendance and a collaborative spirit to excel in this role. This position not only offers an opportunity to showcase culinary talents but also to grow within a respected organization that fosters an enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in pastry preparation or banquet catering preferred
• Ability to operate large-volume cooking equipment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to maintain portion control and minimize food waste
• Demonstrated punctuality and excellent attendance
• Valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations