Food Prep Production - Pastry Cook

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Airway Heights, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists with all bakery production for the bakery and venues, aiming to provide superior quality, preparation, and presentation of food to guests. The position ensures compliance with tribal and company policies, follows recipes and control procedures, and prepares food to specifications. The Pastry Cook assists the Pastry Chef with all production, including special events and specific venue needs, rotates food products daily for optimal quality, and continually reviews kitchen operations for improvements. Adherence to all food safety and sanitation guidelines for FDA compliance is crucial, as is ensuring all bakery orders are filled with quality and accuracy according to menu item specifications for consistency.

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.
Available and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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.