What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Eleven?
Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:
- 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
- Paid Time Off for eligible employees
- Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
- Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
- Free Shift Meal (yum!)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Discounted Pet Insurance
Our specialized pastry cooks work closely with our executive chefs and pastry chefs to create desserts and baked goods that enhance our menu and engage our customers.
- Pastry Cooks assemble dessert components and mignardises, and plate desserts during service.
- Pastry Cooks bake products according to recipe standards.
- Pastry Cooks complete cleaning tasks at the end of the shift.
Required skills and qualifications to be a Pastry Cook with Eleven:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience with at least six months working in a restaurant kitchen in a role involving accurately executing recipes under the direction of a chef or kitchen manager
- Excellent attention to detail and passion for food and pastry work
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others
- Able to follow a written recipe
- Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
Preferred skills and qualifications to be a Pastry Cook with Eleven:
- Pastry technique, chocolate work, and bread baking experience
- Fine-dining experience
Physical requirements for Pastry Cook with Eleven:
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 25 pounds
- Able to work in an environment that is frequently hot, humid, and loud
Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. Eleven Contemporary Kitchen offers a seasonal menu and outstanding wine list.