Pastry Cook

Title :  Pastry Cook, Birdee

Reports to :  Executive Pastry Chef

ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP

Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal "James" Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.

Job Summary :

Pastry Cooks are the core of the Pastry Department. You and your fellow cooks will be responsible for producing mise en place for service, private dining, and special events. Cooks are also responsible for organizing and cleaning their stations, cooking and plating food to order, and breaking down their stations at the end of their shifts.

As a Pastry Cook at Birdee, you should have a thorough understanding of classic cooking and pastry techniques as well as a basic understanding of how to use all the equipment required to produce your mise en place safely. Bakers at Birdee must possess a natural drive to do well and work together.

Kent Hospitality Group (the group behind Crown Shy & SAGA) believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Pastry Cook, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.

You Should Be :

• Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
• Spirited : having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
• Reliable : that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS

JOB DUTIES

Compensation Details

Compensation : Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Thorough Understanding of Classic Cooking and Pastry Techniques

Ability to Use All Equipment Required to Produce Mise en Place Safely

Natural Drive to Do Well and Work Together

Effective Communication With Co Workers and Managers

At Least 2 Years of Experience in a Professional Kitchen

Positive Outlook and Demeanor

Desire to Learn and Grow in a Quickly Changing Environment

Sense of Urgency