Pastry Cook I
About The Position
The Pastry Chef I prepares all pastry items. This person maintains control charts of all food items produced and maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout cooking area. The Pastry Cook 1 is also responsible for opening and closing checklists and production of daily menu items. Must be able to read and follow menus and recipes and be able to compute mathematical calculations. Being the lead in their responsible outlet – banquets, wedding cakes, productions, viennoiserie, etc. Leading through example, demonstrating with technique and precision to other Pastry Cooks. Working with the Pastry Chef to produce new menu items, tastings, VIP buffets, etc.
Requirements
- Complete comprehension of baking math and recipe conversion
- Knowledge of the entire bakery; able to train other cooks in the kitchen
- Advanced skills in the specific areas: wedding cakes, viennoiserie, plated dessert and chocolate/sugar work
- Complete understanding of all daily operations, able to assist Pastry Chef and maintain the kitchen in the absence
- Able to work each shift in the bakeshop/train new employees on each shift
- Compliance with all serve safe & safety procedures/regulations
- Designated trainer for department
- Flexible with hours and schedule
- Minimum 5 years pastry experience
- Food Handlers Certification
- Must have ability to communicate well both verbally and written in basic English
- Reading and counting is essential
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Able to stand for 8 hour shift
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree/school preferred
Responsibilities
- prepares all pastry items
- maintains control charts of all food items produced
- maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout cooking area
- responsible for opening and closing checklists
- production of daily menu items
- read and follow menus and recipes
- compute mathematical calculations
- lead in responsible outlet – banquets, wedding cakes, productions, viennoiserie, etc
- lead through example, demonstrating with technique and precision to other Pastry Cooks
- work with the Pastry Chef to produce new menu items, tastings, VIP buffets, etc.
Benefits
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
