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Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

Chicago Athletic AssociationChicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Boka Restaurant Group  and the   Chicago Athletic Association  are currently seeking   a   Pastry Cook   to join our Banquets team!

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least one to two years of previous Pastry Cook experience. The Pastry Cook must be available for Mid and Evening shifts.  Holidays and Weekends are required.

The hours for this role are between 12 : 00 PM and 8 : 00 PM (can extend to 9 : 00 PM on event days).

  • Benefits & Perks :  Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, paid sick leave, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!
  • About Boka Restaurant Group :  Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here :   https : / / www.bokagrp.com /

General   Description :

Bake and cook   food   products   as   well   as   portion   pastry   products   prior   to cooking.   Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked   items,  and  preparing garnishes for all menu item plates.

Specific   Tasks :

  • Inspect,   clean,   and   maintain   food   prep   areas,   such   as   equipment and   work   surfaces,   or   serving   areas,   to ensure   safe   and   sanitary   food -handling   practices.
  • Ensure   food   is   stored   and   cooked   at   correct   temperature   by   regulating  the  temperature   of   ovens,   broilers,   grills,   fryers ,   etc.
  • Ensure  the  freshness   of   food   ingredients   by   checking   for   quality,   keeping   track   of   old   and   new   items ,   and   rotating   stock .
  • Knows   and   complies   consistently   with   restaurants’   standard   portion   sizes,   cooking   methods,   quality     standards,   and   kitchen   rules ,   polices,   and   procedures.
  • Responsible   for   the   quality   of   products   served.
  • Stocks   and   maintains   sufficient   levels   of   food   products   at   pastry   stations   to   support   a   smooth   service     period.
  • Handles,   stores   and   rotates   all   food   products   and   supplies   according   to   restaurant   policies   and   procedures
  • Bake   and   cook   food   according   to   recipes.
  • Weigh,   measure,   and   mix   ingredients   according   to   recipes   using   various   kitchen   utensils   and   equipment.
  • Portion ,   arrange,   and   garnish   food   according   to   standard   portion   size   and   recipes.
  • Observe   and   test   food   to   determine   if   they   have   been   cooked   sufficiently,   using methods   such   as   tasting,   smelling,   or   piercing them   with   utensils.
  • Conduct regular tastings to ensure consistency and high-quality food.
  • Follow   proper   plate   presentation   and   garnish   set.
  • Wash,   peel,   cut,   and   seed   fruits   and   vegetables   to   prepare   for   consumption.
  • Assist   in   food   prep   assignments   during   off-peak   periods   as   needed.
  • Assist   other   cooks   during   rush   periods.
  • Closes   the   kitchen   following   the   closing   checklist   per   station.
  • Maintains   communication   with  the  culinary   team.
  • Ensure   uniform   and grooming standards are met.
  • Take   guests’   allergies   with   the   utmost   seriousness   and   comply   with  the  Allergy   Protocol   set by  the  restaurant
  • Comply   with   all   safety   and   sanitation   (including   handwashing)   guidelines   and   procedures
  • Attend   all   scheduled   meetings   and   offer   suggestions   for   improvement.
  • Fill  in   when   needed   to   ensure   guest   service   standards.
  • Boka   Restaurant   Group   operates   on   a  seven-day per week schedule; consistent and reliable attendance is mandatory.
  • This role requires scheduling flexibility to support a smooth transition to BRG operations.

    • Physical   Requirements

  • Lift and move   up   to   10   pounds,   frequently   lift   and / or   move up   to 25   pounds,   and   occasionally   lift   and / or   move   up   to   50   pounds
  • Safely   and   effectively   use   all   necessary   tools   and   equipment
  • Stand and   walk   for   an   entire shift,   including   moving   safely   through   all areas   of   the restaurant, which   may   include   stairs,   uneven,   and   slick   surfaces

    • Environmental   Factors

  • Ability   to   bear exposure   to   hot   and   cold   environments
  • Safely   and   effectively   work   with   various   cleaning   chemicals

    • Expectations :

  • Hospitable :   We are known   for   exceptional guest   service   in   all of   our pursuits,   and   it   is   your   job   to   uphold   these   high   standards   and   to find ways to go   above and beyond   the guests’ expectations.
  • Positive, Personable, and Professional .   As   we all   work   closely   together,   we always   want   to   bring   positive   energy   to   the   group.   It   is important to clearly, politely,   directly,   and effectively communicate with your team, managers, and guests.
  • Flexible .   This   is   of   utmost   importance,   as   the restaurant   industry   can be very   unpredictable.   Be   willing   to do what   is   asked   of   you   if   it benefits the Group as a whole.
  • Accountable and Responsible.   We   each hold   ourselves   accountable   to   follow   through   on   all   commitments   with a   sense   of   urgency   and consistency.   It is important to be accountable for your actions.
  • Solution   Orientated .   We   work   in   an   extremely   fast-paced   environment,   and   many   aspects of our   careers require quick   thinking   and   the ability   to   manage many   things   at   once. Should   any   problems arise   in any   facet   of your work,   you   should be able   to   identify   the   problem and offer thoughtful, achievable, and   appropriate solutions

    • If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!

    Boka Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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