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Assistant Pastry Chef
Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
720 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, United States
Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts hiring Assistant Pastry Chef in Chicago, IL

Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts hiring Assistant Pastry Chef in Chicago, IL

Assistant Pastry Chef

Gerhard's Elegant European DessertsMore Info

720 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, United States
Full Time • Hourly ($21.00 - $25.00)
Expires: Nov 15, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

Your profile:
*Minimum of 2 years experience with a stable track record
*proven hands on team player/leader
*leading by example
*dedicated, conscientious and caring
*driven and motivated/winner mentality
*possess a keen sense of business/able to run a cost controlled production kitchen in a fast paced shop
well versed in all aspects of high end Pastry/Bakery production and new styles

We offer:
5 day work week Tuesday through Saturday
Competitive salary package
Comfortable work environment in a modern well equipped kitchen

Mary is available at (847) 234-0023 to answer any questions and please visit our website is www.gerhardsdesserts.com. You can email or also fax your Resume to 847 234-0628.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Menu Development

Recipe Development

Dough Making

Portioning

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Budgeting

Costing

Food Handler Certification

Food Safety Knowledge

Gluten Free Cooking

Inventory Management

Kitchen Management

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Scheduling

Team Development

Cake Decorating

Cake Making

Pastry Making

Petits Fours Making

ServSafe Certified

Time Management

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Desserts, Breads

Bakery / Patisserie

(847) 234-0023
European style pastry shop that produces the best in bakery and pastry products! We have been in business for 32 years and love our customers. We have a little cafe (5 tables) for retail sales and a wholesale business that caters to the 4 and 5 star hotels, country clubs and restaurants. Our retail customer is very loyal and visits often. We offer a sense of community.

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 7 am - 4 pm. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays unless the holidays fall on those days.

We are located 35 miles north of Chicago in Lake Forest and the Metra is located directly across the street.

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