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Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

Maggianos Little ItalyDenver Pavilions , CO
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job summary :

Responsible for the production of all baked goods, pastries and desserts (referred to as pastries) for the restaurant.

Essential functions :

Must be willing and able to :

  • Perform a daily “walk through” inventory in order to prioritize product utilization
  • Identify and communicate inventory and equipment needs to ordering manager
  • Meet daily with executive chef to coordinate and ensure production standards
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizes
  • Assist in the development of dessert menus and items
  • Produce pastries for the restaurant as well as for special functions
  • Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of pastry items
  • Prepare pastry items according to prescribed recipes
  • Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
  • Coordinate proper food storage according to standing operating procedure
  • Work dessert station on line when necessary
  • Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items
  • Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
  • Operate functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
  • Communicate problems to management immediately

Accountabilities :

Must be willing and able to :

  • Review catering function agenda on a daily basis
  • Confirm guest reservations with management to determine preparation quantities
  • Maintain a well manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Be an active team player
  • Follow supervisor’s instructions
  • Work under more than average stressful conditions
  • Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
  • Assist servers in preparing appropriate presentation of pastry items
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
  • Follow proper hand washing procedure (see sanitation article)
  • Communicate with director of purchasing and product development when ordering an item not included in the weekly product report
  • Review and update pastry item descriptions for service staff

    • Requirements

    Qualification standards :

    Prefer a minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent.

    Must be willing and able to :

  • Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
  • Stand and / or walk for an entire shift
  • Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
  • Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
  • Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
  • Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

    • equal opportunity employer

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    Pastry Cook • Denver Pavilions , CO