Pastry Cook

Job summary :

Responsible for the production of all baked goods, pastries and desserts (referred to as pastries) for the restaurant.

Essential functions :

Must be willing and able to :

• Perform a daily “walk through” inventory in order to prioritize product utilization
• Identify and communicate inventory and equipment needs to ordering manager
• Meet daily with executive chef to coordinate and ensure production standards
• Assist in the development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizes
• Assist in the development of dessert menus and items
• Produce pastries for the restaurant as well as for special functions
• Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of pastry items
• Prepare pastry items according to prescribed recipes
• Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
• Coordinate proper food storage according to standing operating procedure
• Work dessert station on line when necessary
• Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items
• Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
• Operate functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
• Communicate problems to management immediately

Accountabilities :

Must be willing and able to :

Requirements

Qualification standards :

Prefer a minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent.

Must be willing and able to :

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