Pastry Cook

1 year

Working closely with the team, and taking instruction from the Pastry Chef. Your main responsibility is to ensure exceptional standards and a high quality for each dish is delivered.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consulting with the executive chef and pastry chef to plan menus.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.

Skills

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook within a 5* hotel or luxury restaurant
• Knowledge of a variety of local and international food ingredients and correct methods of preparation
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Superb attention to detail and driven by delivering exception standards
• Demonstrate a flair for producing exquisite dishes, and coming up with new and exciting concepts to contribute to menu planning and seasonal changes
• A passion for food
• Resilience and drive to get things right fist time

Hours Required: 40 hours per week on a flexible rota, where weekends will be required for you to work.

To carry out any other tasks required from time to time by management.

Comply with all company procedures as issued by management

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Wellness Program, Education Reimbursement Program

Previous Experience as a Pastry Cook Within a 5* Hotel or Luxury Restaurant

Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team

Adaptability to Changing Menu Requirements

Previous Experience as a Pastry Cook

Creativity in Culinary Presentation and Flavor Combinations

Strong Organizational Skills

Strong Organizational Skills in Managing Pastry Orders

Knowledge of a Variety of Local and International Food Ingredients and Correct Methods of Preparation

Creativity in Menu Development

Problem Solving Skills in Handling Equipment Issues

Knowledge of Local and International Food Ingredients and Preparation Methods

Time Management Skills to Meet Catering Deadlines

Adaptability to Changing Demands and Requests

Ability to Take and Follow Instructions Effectively

Excellent Communication Skills

Commitment to High Quality Food Production

Problem Solving Skills in a Fast Paced Environment

Willingness to Work Flexible Hours, Including Weekends

Excellent Team Working Skills

Ability to Handle Pressure in a Fast Paced Environment

Time Management Skills to Meet Deadlines

Strong Work Ethic and Dedication to Excellence

Superb Attention to Detail

Capacity for Continuous Learning and Improvement in Culinary Skills

Attention to Food Safety and Hygiene Standards

Ability to Accommodate Special Dietary Requests

Attention to Detail

Understanding of Seasonal Ingredient Availability

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Driven by Delivering Exception Standards

Capacity to Handle Pressure During Busy Service Times

Ability to Deliver Exceptional Standards

Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Learning

Flair for Producing Exquisite Dishes

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Come Up With New Menu Concepts

Ability to Come Up With New and Exciting Concepts for Menu Planning and Seasonal Changes

Strong Work Ethic

Resilience

Ability to Maintain Equipment and Tools

Drive to Get Things Right First Time

Passion for culinary arts

Drive for Accuracy

Ability to Work Flexible Hours, Including Weekends

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