PASTRY CHEF - Quick Hire!

Bon Appetit Management Company is a leading foodservice provider operating over 1,000 cafés across the United States. Serving corporations, universities, museums, and public venues, Bon Appetit has earned its reputation for delivering high-quality culinary experiences that emphasize sustainability and responsible sourcing. The company is committed to cooking everything from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, nurturing not only great taste but also environmental stewardship and community support. As part of Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice, Bon Appetit offers a diverse and inclusive culture encouraging growth, learning, and career advancement. This hiring opportunity is based at Saint Martin's University in Lacey, WA, where Bon Appetit operates dining services for the university community. The position open for immediate hire is a full-time Pastry Chef role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. This role is crucial in maintaining the quality and creativity of the university's pastry offerings. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $24.00 to $26.50, along with valuable perks such as free parking, shift meals, and a uniform. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for crafting top-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that not only satisfy but excite the palate of students, faculty, and visitors. The position requires managing daily pastry production and distribution, ensuring adherence to recipes and standards, controlling food costs, and maintaining appropriate quantities for production needs. Maintaining superior food handling practices, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures is key to this role's success. Beyond direct baking duties, the Pastry Chef supervises hourly pastry associates. This includes conducting interviews, scheduling, payroll oversight, training, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary recommendations when necessary. Maintaining strict sanitation and equipment standards in line with federal, state, and corporate regulations ensures a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Additionally, the Pastry Chef assists in planning and implementing seasonal menus, ordering and managing inventory of pastry supplies, and performing other duties as assigned by management. This role offers a chance to showcase creativity while operating within a well-established culinary framework that prioritizes quality and sustainability. Bon Appetit provides a strong benefits package designed to support associates' well-being and work-life balance. Full-time employees have access to retirement plans, health and wellness programs, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. These comprehensive offerings underscore the company’s commitment to its team. If you are an experienced pastry chef keen to join a company with a mission rooted in high-quality, responsible foodservice, then Bon Appetit at Saint Martin’s University is an excellent place to apply your skills and grow your career. This role not only offers competitive compensation and benefits but also an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, supportive, and innovative foodservice environment.

• Previous commercial baking experience preferred
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Must follow food handling and safety regulations
• Willingness to wear provided uniform
• Reliable transportation to Saint Martin's University
• Ability to supervise and lead kitchen staff
• Capable of maintaining sanitation and kitchen safety standards