Pastry Cook

Job Description

Job Description

The Pastry Cook will maintain a superior production of breads, sweets, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fresh fruit jams, chocolates, etc.

for the restaurant, special events, amenities and banquets.

This position has an hourly rate of $32.09.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend meetings when designated to do so

Work to ensure we never run out of menu items

Ensure all products are produced in a timely manner

Accurately execute recipes and scaling for all items produced

Responsible for the quality of breads, pastries and any prepared food coming from the pastry area

Maintain pastry production sheet and follow through with assigned prep items

Perform daily dry storage, walk-in refrigerator, and freezers inspected each of your shifts to ensure it is clean, and all pastry related items are put away properly

Be aware of food cost by effectively scaling ingredients, minimizing wastage, and preventing theft

Be effective and productive, there is always something to do

Ensure that sanitation, hygiene and safety standards are met

Proper food storage and handling techniques must be used at all times by all staff.

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance

Ensure a safe working environment by proper use of equipment, being proactive in accident prevention and diligent in eliminating safety hazards

Communicate respectfully, be supportive, and always work as a team

Be professional in all interactions with guests and staff

Be flexible with your schedule and willing to work until the job is done

Communicate with Pastry Chef for all time off requests and scheduling

Adhere to all guidelines in the employee handbook

Perform other task or projects as assigned by Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must have culinary degree

Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a pastry position

Thorough knowledge in pastry arts and techniques

Experience in chocolate making

Positive, engaging, and energetic personality

Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision

Very high attention to detail

Sensitive to cultural nuances

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on English

Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment

Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Multi-lingual is a plus

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