Cleveland, Ohio
Pay: $25 - $30 Monday through Friday 1st Shift 6AM - 3PM, No Weekends, No Holidays
Onboarding to start October 2025 at a brand new premier location in downtown Cleveland, OH!
Summary: A Pastry Chef at American Dining Creations is a creative and technically skilled culinary professional responsible for producing high-quality baked goods and desserts that elevate the dining experience. This role requires a blend of artistic flair, precision, and operational excellence to meet the expectations of our clients and guests.
Responsibilities:
- Execute a rotating selection of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for café service, catering events, and special occasions. Menus should reflect seasonal ingredients, current trends, and client preferences.
- Prepare items such as cakes, tarts, cookies, bread, and plated desserts with consistent quality and visual appeal. Ensure all items meet portion, taste, and presentation standards.
- Manage ingredient inventory, minimize waste, and maintain cost-effective production. Utilize online purchasing systems and adhere to budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized pastry station. Follow all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including temperature logs and allergen protocols.
- Work closely with chefs, catering managers, and service staff to coordinate production schedules and event needs. May assist in training junior staff or bakers.
- Provide superior customer service during events and tastings. Represent the culinary team in client-facing situations with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Support corporate initiatives, seasonal promotions, and new account openings as needed.
Qualifications:
- Formal culinary training with a focus on pastry arts preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a pastry chef or baker role
- Strong oral and written communication skills for client presentations and team coordination
- Proficiency in basic math and inventory systems
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and passionate about baking
About Us:
American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.
At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.
We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.
Our full range of dining and catering amenities brings the guest experience to the next level by providing students, guests, and faculty with outstanding and memorable dining solutions. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and growing, serving hundreds of thousands of guests daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.
American Dining Creations Offers:
- Weekly pay
- 401K with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Bonus Programs for eligible positions
American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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