What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Church and Union Nashville?
Job Overview
Church and Union is seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Cook to join our dynamic culinary team! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for creating a variety of baked goods, desserts, and pastries that delight our guests. Your expertise in pastry preparation, cake decorating, and food production will contribute to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talent in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. If you thrive in high-volume production settings and have a love for baking and food artistry, we want to hear from you!
Duties
- Prepare and execute a wide range of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, cookies, and bread, following established recipes and standards
- Assist in decorating baked goods with precision, creativity, and attention to detail to enhance visual appeal
- Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and pastry tools safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety management practices and sanitation protocols
- Package finished products carefully for presentation or delivery while ensuring freshness and quality
- Assist in food production tasks related to catering events or high-volume orders to meet tight deadlines
- Follow recipe adherence strictly to ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and quality across all baked goods
Skills
- Extensive pastry preparation experience with strong knife skills and dough handling techniques
- Proficiency in cake decorating, food preparation, and baking methods
- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling procedures
- Ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and adjusting recipes as needed
- Customer service orientation with a positive attitude towards team collaboration and guest satisfaction
- Experience with packaging baked goods for retail or catering purposes
- Strong understanding of food industry best practices related to culinary experience and food safety management
- Ability to follow detailed recipes precisely while maintaining flexibility for special requests or custom orders
Join us in creating delectable baked delights that leave lasting impressions! This role is perfect for someone eager to bring their culinary artistry into a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in every bite.
Please apply here, drop your resume off at our restaurant, or email your resume directly to emily@the5thstreetgroup.com.
Pay: $25.21 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25