Pastry Cook (Evening Shift)

The Polo Club of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and bakes cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, and other desserts in accordance with specifications set forth by the Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef. Works à la carte and buffet dessert stations as needed. This is a PM position, with a typical schedule of 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Requirements

Knowledge of bakeshop machinery and baking procedures required.
Basic knife skills required.
Solid understanding of food preparation.
Ability to stand in one place for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, and members.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Pastry or Culinary diploma from a culinary or vocational school, Associate degree or equivalent from accredited college, minimum of one-year related working experience and/or training at a high-end country club, hotel or restaurant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate well in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

Measures and mixes ingredients to form dough or batter using an electric mixer, or beats and stirs ingredients by hand.
Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and specialty pastries.
Places shaped dough portions in greased or floured pans and inserts them into the oven.
Adjusts drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures.
Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, and other desserts.
Pours filling into pie shells and tops with meringue or cream.
Mixes ingredients to make icings and decorates cakes and pastries.
Blends colors for icings and for shaped sugar ornaments and decorative pieces.
Assists with the preparation and distribution of desserts for all banquets, parties, and restaurants.
Assists with all aspects of the Pastry Shop.
Works independently in the absence of the Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef.
Communicates with members, co-workers, management, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
Conforms to and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of The Polo Club.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef.