Pastry Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily production of all dessert components, including but not limited to breads, pastries, and ice creams.
• Expediting pastry service, running the pastry station during nightly dinner service
• Manage production schedule of all dessert items.
• Manage inventory for pastry team, including receiving and ordering ingredients.
• Ensure all Health & Safety standards are being met.
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for pastry preparation and plating
• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Pastry Cook Qualifications

• At least one year of experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized for a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Understanding of food safety practices.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Pastry Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.