Commis - Pastry (Seasonal)

Description

Pastry Commis Summary:
If you love to prepare skillful, ingredient-driven pastries that celebrate the success of our lauded Steakhouse and many outlets, this is the job for you. We are seeking consistent execution in pastry arts that will exceed our guests’ expectations. 

ABOUT YOU: 

· You present initiative and ingenuity with general or limited supervision.

· You are an optimistic person that enjoys working in a fast-paced pressured environment.

· You seek things to do and are proactive in assisting other team members as needed.

 WHAT YOU GET TO DO: 

· Read, understand and produce standardized recipes

· Ensure that all opening/closing procedures are completed and set for the next shift 

· Make daily a thorough mis-en-place of all items featured on the menu

· Monitor food quality in all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation 

· Make logical decisions relating to par levels, must be able to organize and prioritize daily par sheets

· Check daily production sheets and verify with Chef de Cuisine as to daily work needs 

· Maintain work station, keeping it clean and tidy; wear gloves when handling food that is 'ready-to-eat'

· Possess an understand banquet BEO

· Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of organization and remaining detail oriented

· Communicate effectively with co-workers and managers; ensure efficient and effective communication with front of house staff

· Participate and maintain knowledge with ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety 

· All other duties as assigned by management. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

· High School Equivalency, some vocational or Technical Schooling in the culinary arena, preferred 

· Ability to help prepare orders according to the established standards and follow all safety/sanitation guidelines

· Leave work stations in a clean and orderly fashion. All foods must be covered, labeled, and properly stored

· Familiarity with all kitchen equipment, their functions and maintenance requirements

· Possess an understanding/knowledge and adherence to kitchen policies and procedures

· Know all safety and emergency procedures and participate in recycling procedures of trash disposal

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work and/or be exposed to high heat sources, steam, boiling liquids, sharp knives, electrical equipment and potentially wet floors. Extreme caution must be exercised when encountered with these conditions

· Lifting supplies or equipment of 30 pounds or more.

· Frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching in a hot kitchen environment.

· Prolonged periods of standing and walking in hot kitchen environment.