(FT) Bakery Pastry Cook

Grand Traverse Resort•Acme, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, pastries, chocolates, and desserts according to recipe. This role involves checking the production schedule, measuring and mixing ingredients, adjusting oven temperatures, and baking various items. The Pastry Cook must follow the guidelines set by the Pastry Chef, be available for any shift, and assist in the preparation of items for all outlets. The position requires working well under pressure, meeting deadlines, maintaining good rapport with colleagues, and reflecting a positive attitude. Punctuality, proper attire, and having the necessary tools are essential. The role also includes completing assignments, maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety, minimizing waste through proper rotation and storage, adhering to grooming standards, cleaning and sanitizing their work area, and maintaining open communication with supervisors. Understanding and abiding by the resort's environmental practices is also required.

Requirements

Four years’ experience in a high volume bakery operation.
Able to do repetitive work
Able to prepare food according to food handlers guidelines
Knowledge of cooking procedures
Able to communicate with Prep Cooks & Wait staff
Knowledge of kitchen equipment
Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment
Knowledge of where and how everything is stored
Able to work all shifts and holidays
Able to work in a high pace and hot environment
Able to multi-task
Be able to self-motivate in work environment
Able to follow written or verbal instructions
Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, listen, taste and smell
Must be able to stand for long period of time; frequently required to sit
Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs., push heavy carts, and bend, stretch, kneel, lift, carry, and reach
Safety Sensitive – positive will work daily with knives, slicers, hot oil, and gas stoves
Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with an emergency
Must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional
Must be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective
Must be able to work productively under strict time restraints with variable deadlines
Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, loud, warm, hot and humid environment.
May be required to work in a confined space.
Must follow all safety policies, procedures and standards as set by OSHA and the Health Department.

Responsibilities

Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to produce.
Measures and mixes ingredients to follow recipes.
Adjusts drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperature.
Bakes pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.
Follows guidelines of Pastry Kitchen set forth by Pastry Chef.
Assist in preparation of all items needed for daily operation of all outlets.
Work well under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
Good rapport with fellow employees and reflect positive attitude.
Report to work on time, in uniform and with proper tools.
Complete all assignments requested of you.
Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety.
Keep waste and spoilage to a minimum by proper rotation, storage, and usage of all food items.
Must follow proper grooming and dress standards set forth by the Employee Handbook.
Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of own area.
Maintain open line of communication with supervisor.
Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort.