Pastry Cook

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :

• Consistency is key, so you’ll learn to prepare all dessert and baked good items on the menu, but will use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products without relying on memory.
• Keeping with consistency, you’ll adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Your creativity doesn’t get in the way of organization; each day you’ll refer to a Daily Prep List and Closing Checklist at the start and end of each shift for assigned duties and complete both fully.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all DHEC regulations; this includes tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry / dessert equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Participate in all scheduled employee meetings, voicing suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a pastry kitchen handling preparation and cooking.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills with the desire to learn advanced pastry cooking skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, employees and guests.

Physical Requirements :

• Constant standing / walking
• Occasional stooping, kneeling or crawling
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
• Constant computer / POS Register usage
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
• Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work around the bar area
• Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication
• Constant talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
30+ days ago