Lead Pastry Cook

Eataly North America•Santa Clara, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

A Lead Pastry Cook supervises and participates in the transformation of high-quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes. Reports to the Pastry Sous Chef and the Pastry Chef. Leads the Pastry Team in the preparation of pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, brioches, gelato and other Italian desserts in accordance with Eataly’s standards Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

2+ years in a pastry preparation position
Excellent communication skills
Basic math and measuring skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Nice To Haves

Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the transformation of high-quality ingredients into delicious Italian pastries in accordance with Eataly’s recipes.
Leads the Pastry Team in the preparation of pastries, tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, brioches, gelato and other Italian desserts in accordance with Eataly’s standards.
Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
Washes and cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.