Food Prep Production - Pastry Cook

Kalispel Tribe•Airway Heights, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist with all bakery production for the bakery and venues. To provide superior quality, preparation, and presentation of food to our guests. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Diverse baking skills and high-volume experience necessary.
Skill in effectively communicating information through verbal and written correspondence.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems under pressure conditions.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to baking.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the public.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Work Permit.
Washington State Food Handler Permit within 14 days of start date.
Hepatitis A vaccination.
Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50+ pounds.
Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.
Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Infrequently requires crouching.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts/Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
Experience in a high-volume bakery preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- Internal Controls, and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures.
Ability to perform various types of cooking methods.
Follows all recipes and control procedures.
Prepares or displays food to specifications.
Assists Pastry Chef with all production including special events and specific venue needs.
Rotates food products daily, ensuring the highest quality possible.
Continually reviews kitchen operations for improvements in the food production area.
Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure FDA compliance.
Makes sure all bakery orders are filled with quality and accuracy.
Follows specifications for menu items to ensure quality and consistency.
May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.