What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Goode Company Restaurants?
Credence Fine Dining Pastry Cook
At Credence, we're not just serving food; we're crafting an experience. Credence artfully narrates Levi Goode's story with sophistication and refinement. Drawing inspiration from South Texas ranches, our menu is a tribute to fresh Gulf seafood, premium Texas beef, and beloved Southern classics, all elevated by Chef Levi’s signature live-fire cooking. Sidebar, an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail bar draws inspiration from the early-1900s Texas oil boom and will be discreetly connected to Credence. With Credence and Sidebar, we're reshaping the landscape of fine dining and mixology, and we want you to be a part of it.
Job Summary: Our pastry cooks are responsible for preparing and plating elegant desserts with precision, creativity, and consistency. They work closely with the culinary team to execute a refined menu, often incorporating seasonal ingredients and intricate techniques. This role demands strong attention to detail, time management, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through pastry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow food safety and handling procedures, such as product rotation, dating and labeling all food items.
- Prepare pastry/bakery and prep items in a timely matter.
- Prepare all food items according to the specified cook times to ensure they are safe for customer consumption.
- Follow proper knife handling procedures.
- Ensure the quality of the food items and notify the manager if a product does not meet Goode Company standards.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions are met.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff to prepare food and provide them with needed items.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- 2 plus years of pastry experience in the kitchen of a high-volume establishment
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Able to work in with heated equipment.
- Be able to work in a standing and moving position for long periods of time.
- Food Handler certified
Benefits:
- Medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year (part-time)
- Access to wellness resources and support services
- Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours.
- Food Discounts
- Weekly Payroll
Levi Goode Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.