Baker/Pastry Cook

LENBROOK SQUARE FOUNDATION INC • Brookhaven, GA

4d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Cook and prepare food according to planned menus, maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas and responsible for all dessert preparation.

Requirements

• Must possess and exhibit a positive attitude toward customer service, have a genuine interest in geriatric care, and uphold the philosophy of the community.
• Understand, comply with and promote rules regarding residents’ rights.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Ensure that food and supplies are available for meals.
• Report hazardous conditions and equipment, accidents and incidents.
• Basic understanding of how to read a recipe
• Basic understanding of mixing methods, creaming, whipping, folding
• Basic understanding of measurements, cups & teaspoon & metric
• Inclusive knowledge of most common desserts and their execution but not limited to, German Choc., Eclairs, Black Forest, Napoleon, and/or Crème Brule, Flan
• Must be able to stand and walk short distances for long periods of time.
• Requires bending, twisting from side to side at the waist, reaching above, below and at shoulder height, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Must be able to concentrate and multi-task in a noisy environment with interruptions and distractions.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam, if required.
• Must be able to withstand swings in temperatures from hot to very cold.
• Must be able to stand on tile floors for an extended period of time.
• Minimum of 5 years’ baking and pastry experience in a professional bake shop or must be attending or graduate of a culinary arts school
• Must be able to read and write English and to follow written and verbal directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Nice To Haves

• culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Use portion-control procedures; sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes and utensils; check trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensure proper storage of foods and supplies; adhere to universal sanitation precautions, and infection-control policies and procedures.
• Prepare meals and snacks, in according with written instructions (menus) and verbal clarifications.
• Assure all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Establish food service production line and assure meals are prepared on time.
• Review menus prior to preparation of desserts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree