Pastry Cook

AccorHotel • Durham, NC

2d

About The Position

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.
Come join our Flock!
Reports To: Pastry Chef/Executive Chef
Profile: The Pastry Cook works alongside the Pastry Chef making scratch desserts for a full service restaurant and banquet department. This position also includes the plating of desserts and communication with other departments. This position will adhere to 21c procedures and standards to maintain a safe, orderly and sanitized kitchen.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task, manage time, and work independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Able to be part of a team
• Responsible, dependable, punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass background check.
• High school or equivalent education required.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training and cooking experience with demonstrated supervisory experience in the culinary field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understands menu and techniques to execute items
• Produces scratch desserts following 21c recipes.
• Plates banquet desserts and assists Garde Manger station in the restaurant on occasion.
• Owns assigned service period.
• Relays important information to line staff and Front of House in the Pastry Chef’s absence
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace and storage.
• Stays aware of local, state and federal sanitation laws.
• Understands and practices proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration units, knives, slicers and dish machines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees