Pastry Cook/ Baker

Acme Ventures•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•$17 - $18

About The Position

Who We Are: Acme Hospitality owns and operates a collection of highly acclaimed and award-winning food & beverage concepts and boutique hotels throughout California. In addition to a collection of restaurants and hotels, we create hospitality experiences that inspire people, create a sense of camaraderie, and make people happy. Mission & Core Values: Above all else, we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment and experience that we can be proud of. Our Core Values of Delivering Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity and Celebrate Community are the essential ingredients for success. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads according to established recipes and standards. Decorate and present pastries and desserts in an attractive and visually appealing manner. Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and ensure their availability for daily production. Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef and culinary team to develop and refine recipes. Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Adhere to portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency in taste and appearance. Assist in the development and implementation of new pastry menu items and seasonal specials. Stay updated with current industry trends and techniques in pastry making. Assist with the training and supervision of junior pastry staff as needed. Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment Requirements REQUIREMENTS Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role within a culinary establishment. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating. Proficiency in preparing a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads. Creativity and attention to detail to create visually appealing and delicious pastries. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred but not mandatory. Job Status: Non-Exempt Important Notice: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an Acme Hospitality Team Member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Based on business needs or Guest service objectives, you may also be asked to perform other duties or tasks in addition to those listed above and will be required to have completed required training associated with the other duties or tasks. Systems you may need to know: Ctuit, Toast, Microsoft Office, Google The company reserves the right to revise and change job duties as the need arises. I have read and understand the requirements of this position and agree to this position and agree that I am able meet these duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Physical Requirements: Standing - Constant Walking - Constant Sitting - Frequent Climbing - OCCASIONAL Crawling - N/A Kneeling - FREQUENT OCCASIONAL Bending - OCCASIONAL FREQUENT Reaching above Shoulder - Constant FREQUENT Lifting: 10 lbs. - Constant 11 - 20 lbs. - Constant 21 - 50 lbs. - FREQUENT 50 - 100 lbs. - OCCASIONAL Carrying: 10 lbs. - Constant 11 - 20 lbs. - Constant FREQUENT 21 - 50 lbs. - OCCASIONAL FREQUENT 51 - 100 lbs. - OCCASIONAL Pushing - Constant Pulling - Constant Manual Dexterity - Constant Bi-Manual Dexterity - Constant Fine Motor Skills - Constant Gross Motor - Constant Eye/Hand Coordination - Constant Near Vision - Constant Far Vision - Constant Color Recognition - Constant Hearing - Constant Other - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Working Outside YES Working Inside YES Working alone YES Working closely with others YES Excessive cold/heat YES Excessive humidity/dampness YES Noise/Vibrations YES Working above ground YES Working below ground NO Working with chemicals/solvents/detergents/cleaners YES Working on uneven surfaces NO Operating moving equipment or vehicles NO Working around machinery or moving equipment YES Climbing on scaffolds or ladders YES Working under hazardous conditions NO Salary Description $16.90-$18/hour

Requirements

Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role within a culinary establishment.
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
Proficiency in preparing a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads.
Creativity and attention to detail to create visually appealing and delicious pastries.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads according to established recipes and standards.
Decorate and present pastries and desserts in an attractive and visually appealing manner.
Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and ensure their availability for daily production.
Collaborate with the Head Pastry Chef and culinary team to develop and refine recipes.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency in taste and appearance.
Assist in the development and implementation of new pastry menu items and seasonal specials.
Stay updated with current industry trends and techniques in pastry making.
Assist with the training and supervision of junior pastry staff as needed.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment