Executive Pastry Chef - University of Delaware

The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for overseeing the pastry department on the campus of the University of Delaware & all that the baking program encompasses, ensuring the highest quality of desserts and baked goods. This role involves creative direction, menu development, and management of the pastry team, while maintaining a focus on innovation and excellence in culinary presentation.

• Lead and train pastry staff, providing guidance on techniques and presentation standards.
• Develop and design new dessert recipes, keeping up with industry trends and customer preferences.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring all items are fresh and properly stored.
• Coordinate work schedules for pastry team members to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.
• Monitor food safety and sanitation practices within the pastry kitchen to comply with health regulations.
• Maintain and manage food cost budgets, aiming to meet or exceed budget targets for the pastry department.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and management to create cohesive menu offerings and special event desserts.
• Oversee the presentation and quality control of all pastry items served to customers.
• Provide pastry/dessert items for large scale catering functions, daily dining hall consumption, specialty ?shops? on campus, black tie affairs, food truck, farmers market events etc.
• Collaborate with the Resident District Chef to determine areas for opportunity, consistent innovation & evolution of the campus baking program.
• Typical work environment is a kitchen setting with occasional requirements for event attendance

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.?? 

The Executive Pastry Chef is expected to have extensive experience in the culinary field, particularly in pastry arts, ranging from a minimum of 5 to 10 years and 3-5 years of management experience.

Relevant work experiences for this position include any prior supervisory roles, which demonstrate leadership capabilities, as well as customer service positions that highlight the ability to interact effectively with clientele. Additionally, experience in project management can be beneficial, particularly in overseeing large-scale pastry operations or special events.

Additional Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an associate's or bachelor's degree in pastry arts, culinary arts, or a related field from an accredited culinary school or relevant experience in similar roles
• Serv-Safe certification is required.
• Result oriented, proactive, innovative leader with an ability to lead and improvise in all situations
• Ambitious, target driven and trend-setting manager
• Good interpersonal, People management and Leadership Team & customer focus
• Able to work with mixed nationalities and different cultures
• Positive thinker, innovator

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.