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Executive Chef

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000

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A vision for creating remarkable events. Food first. Inspired by ingredients. Great service.

About our company:

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with our clients to create remarkable events. We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative dcor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to reflect your unique style, taste and vision. With over thirty years of experience, we have an unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed expectation and delight in every way. Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day.

If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values excellence by setting the bar high, integrity by living our values, respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, teamwork by supporting each other, and innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

Job Summary

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The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from mousses, cookies, quick breads, layered cakes, ice creams, viennoiserie to passed, plated and buffet styled desserts to chocolate work in a high-volume kitchen. This individual will assist in menu development, recipe testing, and working alongside the pastry team in daily production. This individual is expected to develop an understanding of ordering and inventory procedures and must have a good sense of food and labor cost, as they directly affect monthly and yearly revenue. The Pastry Sous Chef will assist in overseeing the overall running of the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness as per Company's health and safety standards. This individual must foster team spirit to create comradery for a strong, positive, and supportive working environment. The Pastry Sous Chef will assume all responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef. This individual must have flexibility in scheduling.

As a valued member of our team, your compensation will include the following benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off to support you in having an active life outside of work

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)

Employee assistance program to support overall mental wellbeing

Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health

401(k) to help you invest in your future

What you bring to the table:

• Commitment to embodying our family values of:
• Integrity - doing the right thing always - using sound judgment - even when no one is looking
• Excellence - doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
• Hospitality - doing all that can be done for others - and more than is expected - in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
• Entrepreneurial spirit - seeing opportunities others haven't - and creating opportunities others wish they'd thought of first
• Minimum 3 years of pastry experience in large scale format baking, commissary, catering or hotel preferred
• 1-2 years management experience preferred
• Good communication skills: ability to understand, follow and delegate written and verbal instruction
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Ability to motivate, educate and empower the team
• Emotional awareness under pressure
• Being comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with systems development and implementation
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Knowledge and understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures

Associates at Occasions are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance/AD
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Occasions maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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