Job Description
Job Title: Pastry Cook
Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a professional pastry kitchen.
Job Description
The Pastry Cook assists the Pastry Chef and pastry team in preparing and producing high-quality dessert and baked goods consistently, efficiently, and within required time frames. This role requires technical skill, creativity, organization, follow direction and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.
Examples of items produced include:
- Yeast and laminated doughs
- Breakfast pastries & croissants
- Tarts, mousses, meringues and fillings
- Decorated cakes
- Gelato & sorbet
- Chocolate tempering
- Other plated desserts and specialty pastry items
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in daily preparation and production of pastry items according to recipes and standards.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in all tasks.
- Apply proper pastry and baking methods, techniques, and presentation standards.
- Accurately scale recipes, apply basic math to yields, and follow measurements.
- Fulfill incoming order requisitions and assist in service needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation at all times.
- Safely handle and operate pastry equipment.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the team, displaying confidence and teamwork.
- Learn from mistakes and take ownership of tasks.
- Adapt to rotating schedules based on the volume of the establishment, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have open availability including nights, weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Clear understanding of pastry fundamentals, baking methods, and techniques.
- Basic knowledge of weights, measurements, and recipe scaling.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work under pressure.
Reports To
Executive Pastry Chef
Salary Range: $17.00 to $20.00
Job Tags
Full time, Night shift, Day shift,