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Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionAbility to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as neededAbility to work a schedule that meets the department needs
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SpaceX - Starbase
Pastry Chef
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A Pastry Chef or pâtissier, is a station chef in a professional kitchen, skilled in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. They are employed in large hotels, bistros, restaurants, bakeries, and cafés.
$37,063 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
PASTRY CHEFRESPONSIBILITIES
Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goodsCreate pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outletsSource high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic itemsPlan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choicesPurchase and manage inventoryEnforce food qualityHold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovationsEnsure safety of physical kitchen and cafe spaceMeet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered eventsCreate a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a mealBuild a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special eventsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency certificate3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary managementValid driver's licensePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in culinary artsHigh volume production and/or catering experienceProven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basisAbility to perform under pressureExcellent communication skillsPossess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX cultureADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionAbility to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as neededAbility to work a schedule that meets the department needs