PASTRY CHEF - Quick Hire!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a distinguished catering company renowned for delivering exceptional hospitality-driven experiences and culinary excellence. Affiliated with the legendary Wolfgang Puck brand, the company emphasizes a culture steeped in passion and innovation, promoting an energetic, flexible, and welcoming environment that values diverse backgrounds and open-minded collaboration. The firm operates with a concierge mentality, encouraging its team to be out-of-the-box problem solvers who are dedicated to bringing clients' visions to life and providing premium service at prestigious venues. This renowned caterer is committed to fostering career growth by mentoring its employees and offering promotional opportunities from within its talent pipeline. Wolfgang Puck Catering is currently seeking a highly skilled Pastry Chef to join its team at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures located in Los Angeles, California. This role is available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with schedules that include varying days and hours, including weekends, based on business needs. Compensation for this role ranges between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour, reflecting the company's competitive pay standards. In the role of Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for the creative planning and supervision of daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This position requires a balance of culinary artistry and operational discipline to ensure adherence to recipes, standards, and food safety protocols. Managing food costs, ensuring proper portion control, and maintaining food presentation and temperature are key responsibilities. The Pastry Chef will oversee the pastry kitchen’s sanitation and equipment upkeep to comply with federal, state, and corporate regulations. Supervisory duties include managing hourly pastry staff through activities such as interviewing, scheduling, training, payroll oversight, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions when necessary. The role involves active participation in planning seasonal menus, ordering requisite pastry supplies, and maintaining inventory levels to meet production demands. Wolfgang Puck Catering seeks individuals with at least 1 to 2 years of pastry experience to fill this position, ideally candidates who exhibit a genuine passion for the craft and a dedication to hospitality excellence. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that values flexibility, creativity, and collaboration in a unique cultural setting at an iconic Los Angeles location. Given the company’s commitment to employee well-being, the position also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance and long-term career growth, making it an attractive option for culinary professionals looking to advance in the pastry arts industry.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of pastry chef experience preferred
• Ability to work full time or part time with flexible schedule including weekends
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift and handle kitchen equipment safely