Pastry Cook/Baker
About The Position
This role requires demonstrated experience in creating delicious pastries, desserts, and baked goods. The ideal candidate must be able to work quickly and meticulously under pressure, adhering to set recipes and ensuring exquisite presentation and plating techniques. The position involves sourcing ingredients, organizing tools and materials, maintaining inventory, and working towards cost reduction. Staying current with culinary trends and adhering to all sanitation, safety, and food preparation laws and regulations are essential. The role also requires physical presence for a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule, consistent attendance, and performing special projects as requested.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age, or older.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- A minimum two (2) years in a bakery role or similar position.
- Advanced knowledge in traditional pastry techniques.
- Firm understanding and practical application of health and safety standards and laws.
- Possess strong interpersonal and organization skills.
- Must be able to work in a smoking environment.
- Must be able to work any day of the week and scheduled shift.
- Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license.
- Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing.
- Required to have a valid Riverside County Food Handler Card and / or ServSafe Certification, or obtain same upon hiring.
- TIPS certification, which can be obtained through on-site courses.
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, baking or pastry arts considered a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of all pastry dishes and baked goods.
- Adhere to set recipes and taste-test for quality assurance.
- Provide exquisite presentation and plating techniques.
- Ensure all pastries are uniform and up to standard.
- Source and select necessary pastry ingredients and discard expired goods.
- Organize and store needed tools and materials (food or otherwise).
- Maintain and count inventory and work toward cost reduction methods.
- Demonstrate proficiency in creation of signature desserts and pastries.
- Stay current and informed of useful culinary trends.
- Adhere to all sanitation, safety, and food preparation laws and regulations.
- Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.
Benefits
- 401k Plan
- Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) with the option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance
- Medical available to employees at a significantly reduced cost.
- Dental & Vision paid for the employee.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program (Annual Health Fair, Wellness Education, and Incentive Programs)
- Paid Time Off
- Reward and Recognition Program (Quarterly, and Annually)
- Team member Incentives
- Discounted Team member meal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
