Di Bruno Bros/ Commissary is hiring a Pastry Chef is to assist the Executive Chef with the operation and financial results of the Culinary Team. The Pastry Chef will assist to train and manage culinary personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. This individual is responsible for ensuring that we exceed customer expectations, develop our Associates and meet both Company and departmental objectives
Apply today to join our team!
- Medical Benefits, including Dental and Vision!
- 20% Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off for all Team Members
Responsibilities
- Total oversight of the pastry team.
- Managing pastry team to include scheduling, reviews, payroll assistance
- Assist to Manage staff in a manner consistent with Di Bruno Bros.’ Servant Leadership philosophy by maximizing productivity, customer service and Associate satisfaction
- Assist with inventory control and ordering food/supplies for the Food Service Team. Controls food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
- Assist with the maintenance of presentation and quality standards
- Ensure that all federal, state, local and Company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation and weights and measures are met
- Assist in the selection and development of standardized production recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, and established procedures and budgetary constraints
- Assist in the development of new recipes in accordance with the philosophies and standards of Di Bruno Bros.
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge and passion for pastries and desserts to include plated desserts and pastry stations for events, retail pastry offerings; individual tarts, entremets, whole cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, cookies, fermented goods
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in pastry in a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, luxury hotel and or commissary kitchen, bread, and fermented goods knowledge a plus.
- Previous experience with controlling costs of food and labor for a multi-unit retail unit
- Proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to, inventory, food cost, scheduling, time and attendance, gross margin and labor
- Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance and shrink control
- Excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills
- Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on product consistency
- Ability to effectively manage a department, train and cross-train staff
- Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
- Ability to work varied hours/days as dictated by business.
Di Bruno Bros. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide extraordinary food experiences, inspired by our legacy. Also, we just really love cheese.
What started as a community-focused corner store with just a handful of family members has evolved into seven retail locations, plus a Catering & Commissary Kitchen, as well as Di Bruno Bros. Imports & E-commerce, with over 400+ team members across our enterprise. And that’s just the start… just wait until you hear our 10-year vision on your first day of work!
OUR CORE VALUES
We attribute much of our success to our Core Values — both as a company and as individuals. Di Bruno Bros. is committed to hiring individuals who demonstrate our four Core Values - In Stock, In Spirit, In Service, & Inspire! Owners and associates alike are committed to culinary pioneering, exceeding expectations, serving others before themselves, thinking like an owner, and ensuring that Di Bruno Bros. continues to be a meaningful company.
