Pastry Cook

For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.

TITLE : PASTRY COOK

REPORTS TO : EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF, CHEF DE CUISINE

FLSA : NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY : The pastry cook is responsible for production and / or plating of all elements of the dessert menu offerings under guidance and standards of the Executive Pastry Chef.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
• Assists Pastry Chef in upholding standards and cleaning responsibilities (applies to both plating and pastry production positions)
• Prepares mise en place for the restaurant in timely fashion
• Executes the recipes and portion specifications in accordance with the standards of the location’s leadership team
• Assists in maintaining appropriate pars for all pastry items on the menu daily
• Exhibits cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among employees
• Maintains high safety and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen and on the line
• Has strong ability to communicate any issues, concerns or ideas
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens : peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates
• Performs shift change and / or opening or closing duties
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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