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Bon Appetit Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 / Year Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! Job Summary As the Executive Pastry Chef at NVIDIA, you will oversee pastry kitchen operations, partnering closely with the secondary campus Pastry Executive Chef to develop innovative recipes and efficient production plans. Your leadership will directly support catering services, multiple coffee kiosks, an in-house patisserie, and pastry pop-ups, serving up to 7,000 people daily. Key Responsibilities: + Collaborate with the secondary Pastry Executive Chef to create and standardize recipes for large-scale pastry production. + Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality production in lamination, chocolate work, bread making, cake production, and general baking. + Develop detailed production plans to meet the demands of catering, coffee kiosks, patisserie offerings, and pastry pop-up events. + Train, mentor, and inspire pastry kitchen staff, promoting creativity, teamwork, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. + Maintain inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste. + Implement and manage cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and kitchen sanitation procedures according to health regulations and company policies. + Monitor food quality and presentation consistently, making necessary adjustments to meet high standards. + Participate actively in departmental meetings, professional development activities, and client satisfaction initiatives. Required Qualifications: + Professional experience in a gourmet bakery, patisserie, confectionery, or boulangerie environment. + Proven large-scale pastry production experience, specifically in lamination, chocolate work, bread making, cake production, and baking. + High-level skills in recipe development, inventory management, and meticulous attention to detail. + Strong leadership and management abilities with a team-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications: + Associate Degree (A.S.) in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience. + 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience. + Extensive catering or institutional batch cooking experience. + Comprehensive knowledge of current pastry and culinary trends, production methods, sanitation practices, and cost control measures. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet. + ServSafe Certification highly desirable. Apply to Bon Appetit today! Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Paid Time Off + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) + Paid Parental Leave + Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1408115 Bon Appetit Tyler Justus

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