Pastry Cook

The Duquesne Club•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Duquesne Club is seeking dedicated, career-driven Pastry Cooks to join their talented team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to demonstrate creativity and take ownership of their responsibilities. This role requires not only technical culinary skills but also a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. The Pastry Cook will partake in the Club’s macaroon production, assist with preparation of plated desserts for banquets, and the execution of PM a la carte line requests from several of the dining rooms inside the Club.

Requirements

Excellent coordination and manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand and walk throughout the entire shift.
Requires mobility to bend, stoop, grasp, reach, twist, and lift equipment or items.
Ability to withstand various degrees of temperatures during shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Physical strength to pull or push equipment as needed.
Ability to follow written directions, read recipes, labels on chemicals/cleaning products, etc.
Ability to actively listen to others and respond verbally to requests in a professional and effective manner.
Follow all policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited culinary program or attending a culinary art/apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
Work efficiently and with precision.
Ensure food quality by following safety and sanitation standards.
Exhibit knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques.
Take ownership of tasks, maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
Attend meetings as assigned.
Respectful of all as teamwork is important because together everyone achieves more.
May be required to perform any related duty as directed by management.