Pastry Sous Chef

Create show-stopping desserts for Iowa States most prestigious events. The Pastry Sous Chef leads the creation and execution of high-end pastries desserts confections and custom cakes for Presidential Foundation donor alumni and other major university events. This role combines advanced pastry skills with creativity and exceptional attention to detail to deliver desserts that are as memorable as the occasions they celebrate. Cake decorating experience is required including experience creating custom themed logo and specialty cakes.

In addition to hands-on pastry production this position provides leadership for bakery and commissary operations coordinating production schedules recipes inventory and quality standards. The Pastry Sous Chef leads and develops staff while ensuring exceptional presentation flavor consistency food safety and efficient operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more additional years of experience in advanced pastry techniques baking and dessert preparation and plating.
• Supervisory or lead-worker experience in a food service or bakery operation.
• Experience creating and decorating custom cakes specialty desserts and confections.
• Experience with advanced pastry techniques and scratch production.
• Experience training coaching and providing guidance to staff.
• Experience with inventory control ordering food cost management and operational expenses.
• Knowledge of food safety sanitation and allergen management practices.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.