Demi Chef De Partie - Pastry Kitchen

Pastry Demi Chef De Partie Department: Kitchen Reports to: Pastry Chef Brand: Waldorf Astoria Principle Responsibilities/Position Purpose: Creates/prepares/produces/bakes breads, rolls, breakfast pastries and desserts according to standard recipies, in order to contribute the overall guest satisfaction. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 50 % Creates, prepares/produces/bakes all breakfast pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for restaurants and banquets. Decorates pastries/cakes with creativity and skill. 10 % Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration of same. 10 % Ensures spoilage/waste are kept to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products. Develop new products for a la carte and catering menus on a rotating basis. 10 % Lines up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet/function. 10 % Set daily pars on all products to ensure freshness. 5 % Assists in the professional development of apprentices and bakers SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. • Assists with preparation/cooking in other stations as requested. • Keeps work station neat and orderly - "clean as you go". • Assist with special duties or special orders or products whenever possible. OTHER DUTIES Assimilate into The Hilton Family PRIDE/CARE culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of PRIDE/CARE. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. ‰ Skilled in creating, preparing/producing and decorating pastries and cakes. ‰ Knife handling, pastry & baked goods knowledge QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Advance degree or specialized training highly desirable. EXPERIENCE At least two years pastry/baking experience. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES ‰ Bakery certificate or apprenticeship helpful. GROOMING/UNIFORMS All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.