What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker - Pastry Cook position at The Breakers and Careers?
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Baker - Pastry Cook to join our team in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented, and professional kitchen. The ideal candidate must have a pleasant can-do attitude, especially when under pressure, and work at a fast pace with attention to safety and basic knife skills. They must have a strong understanding of basic kitchen equipment and be well-versed in a la carte food preparation. The Baker must have the capability to set up a station with limited supervision with a high level of expertise.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We are seeking an experienced Baker - Pastry Cook to join our team in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented, and professional kitchen. The ideal candidate must have a pleasant can-do attitude, especially when under pressure, and work at a fast pace with attention to safety and basic knife skills. They must have a strong understanding of basic kitchen equipment and be well-versed in a la carte food preparation. The Baker must have the capability to set up a station with limited supervision with a high level of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing food in a timely, consistent fashion to exact standards following established recipes, plating, food receiving/storage, and proper handling of all food items.
- Ensuring impeccable standards of kitchen cleanliness and food handling as outlined in HACCP, maintaining a methodically organized workstation and food production.
- Must be willing to work AM or PM shifts including working holidays and weekends.
- Having a pleasant can-do attitude, especially when under pressure.
- Working at a fast pace with attention to safety and basic knife skills.
- Having a strong understanding of basic kitchen equipment.
- Setting up a station with limited supervision with a high level of expertise.
- Communicating concerns and suggestions openly and honestly and taking constructive feedback in a non-defensive manner.
- Being open and willing to learn in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience as a pastry cook in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented and professional kitchen.
- Must be willing to work AM or PM shifts including working holidays and weekends.
- Knowledge of a la carte food preparation and plating.
- Strong understanding of basic kitchen equipment.
- Attention to safety and basic knife skills.
- Ability to set up a station with limited supervision with a high level of expertise.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to take constructive feedback in a non-defensive manner.
- The willingness to learn in the spirit of continuous improvement.