Alfred University Dining Services Pastry Chef in Alfred, NY at AVI FOODSYSTEMS, INC.

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Pastry Chef. The hours for this position are typically 5am-1pm Monday-Friday.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mix breads, pastries, and desserts by reviewing menus and specifications
• Consult with Executive Chef to determine the amount and type of breads, pastries, and desserts to be served
• Confirm special themes and/or décors to be followed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy food preparation environment by following and enforcing bread, pastry, and dessert preparation standards and procedures
• Comply with sanitation and legal regulations
• Improve pastry services quality results by analyzing production methods, records, and menu expenses; standardizing production recipes; promoting pastry staff interest in quality improvement; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes
• Respond to customers’ special requests
• Anticipate trends in bread, pastry, and dessert preferences
• Purchase ingredients, evaluate the quality of food product deliveries, and establish inventory levels