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