Pastry Cook

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  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

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  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