PASTRY CHEF

Pastry Chef - Denver, CO

Krafted Kitchen Collection, a proud member of the Compass Group family, is where culinary innovation meets elevated experiences. Our curated suite of branded solutions is designed to stand alone or seamlessly complement existing food services, enhancing workplaces, hospitals, senior living communities, academic institutions, and cultural centers. At Krafted, we're not just serving foodwe're creating environments that drive productivity and build community.

Our strength lies in our peoplego-getters backed by bold creativity, deep industry knowledge, and a healthy dose of "let's do this." With a portfolio that includes both fully-owned brands and exclusive strategic partners, we deliver one-of-a-kind dining solutions with precision and personality.

Our portfolio includes:

• Foodworks: A local-first dining platform that partners with independent restaurants to bring authentic, diverse flavors to onsite dining, creating community through food.
• Catering By Design: A luxury, full-service catering and event design company that meticulously curates every detailfrom menu to dcorto deliver unforgettable events.
• Virtual Caf: A tech-enabled dining solution offering customizable, kitchen-free food experiences, ideal for modern, flexible work environments.
• EAT Club: A personalized lunch delivery service that brings individually packaged meals to the workplace, combining variety, quality, and convenience.

Join us at Krafted Kitchen Collection, where your creativity and fresh perspective will be the driving force that propels us to new heights. Let's craft something extraordinary together.

Job Summary

Catering by Design is now hiring an exceptional Pastry Chef to join our Denver, CO based team. This culinary professional will maintain the high-quality standards of the Pastry Kitchen, focusing on development and production of the pastry kitchen needs. Our pastry chef is responsible for baking and finishing all daily required items for the Denver Botanic Gardens and other Catered Events. They will work in tandem with the other Sous Chefs and the Chef de Cuisine to ensure operations of the entire kitchen are running as need. Will be required to work outside of the Pastry Kitchen to assist in other business needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Daily production of all pastries and baked goods for catered events.
• Complete delegated tasks and prep list items, in a timely manner.
• Tastes and visually inspects all prepared food made in the kitchen.
• Executes recipes efficiently and consistently.
• Assists in portion necessities and portion control for all food functions and recipes.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform duties under pressure.
• To lead by example, support and demonstrate strong leadership in the Kitchen.
• Possess knowledge of new trends, techniques, a sense of artistry, and elegance.
• Must be able to adjust to innovating styles and concepts of pastry decorations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment keeping Pastry Kitchen sanitary at all times.

Desired Qualifications:

• Culinary degree is preferred
• Minimum three years related experience in upscale, high volume restaurant and/or catering operations
• Ability to demonstrate creative and quality driven pastry skills
• Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality product
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation
• Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
• ServSafe of Department of Health certification a plus

Apply to Krafted Kitchen Collection today!

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.

Associates at Krafted Kitchen Collection are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Krafted Kitchen Collection maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.