Pastry Cook

Bass Pro Shops•Ozark, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook will produce a variety of baked goods for various dining and retail outlets on property. This role involves accurately measuring, weighing, and preparing ingredients, as well as kneading, rolling, and preparing dough. The Pastry Cook will monitor oven temperatures and baking equipment, decorate baked goods, and train new staff. They will also evaluate ingredient quality, operate slicing and wrapping equipment safely, and contribute to menu development by creating new recipes. Ensuring food surfaces and equipment meet health and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating with the Executive Chef and Purchasing department for supplies are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
3-5 years of experience
Passionate, team-oriented baker with a strong work ethic and an independent, can-do attitude
Willingness to learn new skills and be a team player
Solid background in dough, including but not limited to breads, pizzas, pastries, cakes and sauces with the knowledge of cake decorating techniques.
Duties will range from creative to redundant with medium to large volume baking on a daily basis.
Knowledgeable of kitchen baking equipment and its safe and efficient operation
Ability to deal effectively with customers and other company personnel and work with others proficiently in a close environment with speed and efficiency
Ability to assess the quality of products and adjust preparation to maintain consistency and guest satisfaction
This individual should be interested in producing artisanal quality bread and is forward thinking in his/her craft.

Nice To Haves

Trade, Tech or Vocational Education in Culinary Arts – Baking & Pastry (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients accurately
Knead, roll, cut, and prepare dough
Monitor oven temperatures, speed settings, mixing machines, and other baking equipment
Monitor food items during the baking process
Decorate, glaze, apply icing, and prepare toppings for baked goods
Train new staff on company philosophies, practices, and products
Evaluate food ingredients for quality
Operate slicing, cutting, and wrapping equipment while observing consistently all company mandatory safety regulations
Create new recipes, incorporating locally milled flours, regional produce and seasonal products as part of menu development
Ensure food surfaces and baking equipment meet all health and safety standards
Clean and maintain baking equipment, utensils, and tools
Order and receive supplies and materials as needed
Coordinate deliveries with Executive Chef and Purchasing department
Perform other tasks as assigned