Corporate Pastry Chef at THE ELIA GROUP LLC – BIRMINGHAM, Michigan

Company Summary

• Specialize in the production of high-quality, scratch-made pastries.
• Efficiently prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, and other pastry items.
• Focus on crafting components for composed desserts, showcasing creativity and skill.

• Develop new and exciting dessert offerings to refresh our menus and captivate our customers.
• Collaborate with the Chef team and Culinary Director on recipe development and menu planning.

• Decorate pastries and desserts, ensuring that the presentation is both beautiful and appealing.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality in all pastry products.

• Monitor stocks of baking ingredients, ordering within budget constraints.
• Ensure the quality of materials and proper condition of cooking equipment and devices.

• Work alongside and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in identifying staffing needs and assist in recruiting and training new personnel.

• Maintain a clean and organized cooking station.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.

• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or in a similar role, with a focus on pastry production.
• Exceptional attention to detail and creativity in pastry making.
• Strong organizing and leadership abilities.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in pastry arts.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, baking techniques, and nutrition.
• Experience with baking that accommodates dietary restrictions (gluten-free, sugarless, etc.).
• A culinary arts, pastry-making, or baking certification is preferred.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K

• Stamina and Endurance: Ability to work long hours on your feet, including during busy periods and events.
• Strength: Capability to lift and move heavy kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and food items, often weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Agility to navigate tight or crowded kitchen spaces and quickly respond to various tasks and emergencies.
• Manual Dexterity: Skill in handling cooking tools and equipment with precision, including chopping, stirring, and plating.
• Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Coordination for tasks like food preparation, arranging dishes, and managing multiple kitchen activities simultaneously.
• Tolerance to Heat and Moisture: Comfort working in hot, steamy kitchen environments with exposure to high temperatures from stoves, ovens, and dishwashers.