Pastry Cook

Lost Boy & Co. | Restaurant Beverage Manager

Miami based group, Lost Boy & Co, is launching an exciting new concept inside the rebranded Downright Austin hotel (formerly the Austin Sheraton).  This renovated property promoting a lifestyle brand mixed with Lost Boy & Co's philosophies around storytelling through meaningful hospitality experiences promises to deliver a vibrant and exciting dining experience.  We are searching for some great Pastry Cooks to help build out pastry program to service various dining outlets throughout the restaurant.  Primary focus will be with pizza dough, breakfast pastries, and seasonal desserts depending on the role you are hired for.

Job Title:

Pastry Cook

Responsible to:

Executive Chef

Place of Work:

Downright Austin | Restaurant Outlets

Main Duties: To assist with all culinary and pastry preparation for both restaurant and banquet functions.

Essential Functions: 

• Be familiar with all menu items and times of offerings.
• Ensure proper timing of food preparation.
• Be familiar with a variety of the culinary field concepts, procedures, and preparation methods.
• Follow food preparation, presentation and proper service procedures.
• Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen area, and walk in cooler/freezer.
• Adhere to proper food storage practices, especially hot and cold meats, seafood and other high protein items.
• Assume responsibility for all food rotation and storage.
• Ensure that all items needed are in stock for service.
• Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary.
• Determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any our-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipe and production/portion standards, per check from servers.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation.
• Prepare food items that are able to be made ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Return all food items not used during shift to designated storage areas. Cover and date all perishables.
• Assist in correcting food cost, control of food waste, etc.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean machines assigned to your area
• Remain alert, friendly and able to get along with co-workers in a professional manner.
• Address each and every guest using the S.E.A.C. method, with a smile, eye contact, acknowledge their presence in a timely manner with appropriate greeting, and kindly close.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Understand and practice all HCH safety and security procedures, including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Written Information Security Program, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Violence in the Workplace Policy.
• Comply with all Hotel and HCH time and attendance policies.
• Comply with all Hotel and HCH uniform, dress code, and appearance standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to remain standing for 8 hours (or 100% of shift)
• Ability to frequently move and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to walk the property and grounds on occasion.
• Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend frequently and repetitively during a shift.
• Ability to reach and lift overhead.
• Ability to remain bent over a sink/tub for an extended period of time.
• Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.    
• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information effectively.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.

Working Environment:

• Hotel property with 350+ guest rooms.
• Work will primarily take place in a kitchen environment.
• Group and solo work.
• Practice and observe all safety procedures.
• Interior of hotel, in all areas with exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time.