Pastry Chef

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures of all bakery and pastry production equipment, food, and curated goods
• Create pricing schedules for all bakery needs with all correlating outlets
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
• Meet production schedule needs for all in house products and catered events
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience as a bakery or pastry chef and in culinary management
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in culinary arts
• High volume production and/or catering experience
• Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture

ADDITIONAL 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 position
• Ability to work all required shift hours, including weekends, as needed
• Ability to work a schedule that meets the department needs