Assistant Pastry Chef

DescriptionThe Pastry Assistant’s main functions are to assist in the planning and execution of the dessert menu. It is the Pastry Assistant’s responsibility that all desserts are consistent, meet company standards, and presented to guests in the highest level of quality.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Assist the Pastry Chef with the planning, planning and execution of the dessert menuAssist with the development of new designs and recipesTesting and tasting of recipesProperly following each recipe to company specificationsMeasurement and mixing of ingredientsRegulation of cooking temperaturesReplenishing station as neededNotifying Pastry Chef for low inventory itemsSetting time cycles for productsAssist in organizing all areas of the kitchen, maintain deliveries and cleanliness of areasWorking knowledge of all pastry assistant functions in the kitchenStation maintenance and cleanlinessAdhere to standard “zoning” proceduresFollow strict health and hygiene standardsSafely and efficiently use kitchen tools and equipmentResponsible for following HAACP guidelines set by BOH managementPromote teamwork and interact with employees in a fair and professional mannerMaintain knowledge and practice the company’s mission and vision, policies and procedures, and employee handbookCreate and maintain a positive, safe and healthy work environmentBe a role model and lead by example in terms of professionalism, positive attitude, taking initiative, work ethic, work performance, etc.Other duties as assignedQualificationsTo 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.Education/Experience: High School or General Education Degree (GED) required; Culinary Degree Preferred, 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceLanguage Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and reading skills; people and hospitality orientationMath Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Work Environment: 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 frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. More detail about Toby's Estate, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1024583-Toby's-Estate

Salary : $18 - $22