Lead Pastry Cook

Job Purpose :

To expertly manage pastry operations and production, ensuring desserts and pastries are executed to standard while maintaining efficient workflow and organization. The Lead Pastry Cook communicates with the Pastry Chef, Sous chefs and Chef to resolve issues and reviews prep lists to maintain quality and consistency. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of their work area, adhere to food safety regulations, and assist in restocking and inventory management.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Expected to be able to execute all desserts and pastries to Pastry Chef and Chefs’ standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that the pastry line station is stocked and ready for service.
• Organizes and makes sure prep list is completed by team members.
• Effectively communicate with Pastry Chef, Sous Chefs and Executive chef to resolve any issues and ensure smooth operation of service.
• Review and evaluate all prep lists at the end of service.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking, techniques and serving standards of the company.
• Ensure that dessert and pastry items are of the highest quality and that the needs of the restaurant are always met.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served and mise-en-place on station.
• Knows and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Preps, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at their stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and pastry station-specific equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment relevant to service operations, with a commitment to ongoing training and safety standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support seamless service delivery and resolve issues promptly
• Provide support for events and catering needs-including those on different floors or offsite-in addition to regular service duties, showcasing flexibility and a strong team-oriented approach
• Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Responsible for filling out prep needs and effectively communicating to team members and supervisors.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for pastry station. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

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This job description is not all inclusive and may be modified based on business needs. The management reserves the right to make updates and changes to this job description as seen fit for the best interest of the restaurant, employees and guests.