The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ration. #LI-JJ1
Qualification Standards
Education & Experience:
- A High School diploma oar equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
Physical requirements:
- Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must be able to multi task.
- Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
- Must routinely meet deadlines.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
Duties & Functions
Essential:
- Approach all encounters with associates and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
- Comply at all times with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Associates must at all times be friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Ensure compliance of all policies and Code of Conduct as specified in the Associate Handbook.
- Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
- Complete necessary food and station preparation to insure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
- Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
- Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products.
- Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.
- Maintain clean and sanitary environment and knowledge of proper handling, storage and sanitation.
- Prepare all foods following standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the head chef.
- Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
- Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Use Production Charts as specified by hotel's standards.
- Be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help.
What we offer you:
- Unparalleled training and development programs
- Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements and hotels
- Flexible schedules
- Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
- Paid time off or paid sick leave (based on location)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Community volunteer opportunities with Landry's League
- Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued