Pastry Chef

Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods. Prepares specialty baked goods for in-house and catered events. Analyzes food costs and determines most cost-effective recipes while maintaining quality. Maintains food production records, reports, and department files as required. Directs and / or arranges for the maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials in a manner which promotes efficiency, health, and safety. Records inventory of supplies and orders stock from main storeroom; estimates daily and weekly requirements and replenishes items as appropriate. Provides training and guidance to bakers, senior bakers, and other employees performing related work. Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies / equipment, and / or other unusual conditions. May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.