Pastry Cook

Mr. Hospitality is a fully integrated hospitality management group that conceptualizes, owns and operates restaurants and nightlife destinations. With 20 years of combined experience in the food and beverage industry, Mr. Hospitality has brought dining, art, fashion and entertainment to a new level of sophistication by fully understanding the U.S market.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pastry Line Cook’s responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items created by the Head Chef, such as desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items, as well as helping keep the kitchen running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. Some of their key duties and responsibilities include:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements
• Meet with the Pastry Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies
• Check production schedule and par in order to establish priority items for the day
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.
• Executing pastry orders and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in English or Spanish is a plus
• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Demonstrates adequate pastry skills and operations
• Be able to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering and special event
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration
• Quality and Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Able to meet productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Use of chemicals and electrical equipment.
• Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Normal sense of smell, touch, and sound.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues and with different cultural and belief systems.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mr. Hospitality Group LLC, 1111 SW 1 Ave LLC d/b/a Marion, Lafayette and 550 Washington LLC d/b/a Queen Miami Beach provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, which includes providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please notify management.