Pastry Cook

Butler's Pantry•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Creating Awesome Experiences…it’s why we get out of bed in the morning. Kick-Ass Catering…it’s what we do, and what we’ve been doing for more than 50 years. And if we’ve learned one thing during that time, it’s that catering is so much more than providing incredibly tasty food. To be the BEST, we need the BEST, and that means we need teammates who are: Passionate Poised Positive and who Put People First We don’t care who you are or what your area of expertise is. If you have passion and love working with an incredible team, you’ve come to the right place. This is Butler’s Pantry. And we are looking for someone who lives to serve and knows that teamwork is the foundation of success to join our team as a Pastry Cook. As Pastry Cook, you will assist in creating a lasting impression for our guests. We provide upscale desserts and pastries to a variety of events around the St. Louis Area. No two events are the same, so it is always an exciting place to learn and grow your pastry career!

Requirements

In process of or Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, or 2 years Production Pastry experience with a Bakery, Caterer, or Restaurant
Safe food handling and safety is a top priority
Professional appearance and conduct
Team player

Responsibilities

Arrive at your station ready to work at scheduled time and in proper uniform
Work at a brisk and steady pace, including multitasking, efficiency, and time management
Recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
Use scales, commercial equipment, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a “like new” condition
Understand the importance of producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceed the guests’ needs in a timely and efficient manner
Prepare a variety of baked goods and pastries including, but not limited to: Cookie Doughs, Cakes, Brownies, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Custards, mousses, etc.
Decorate and Present Pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
Knowledge of How baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
Attention to Detail
Physical strength and Stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
Assist in the training of new pastry employees
Other job duties as assigned
Be a MIBE (Make It Better Everyday) Leader
Model appropriate behavior and encourage team members to follow suit.
Support a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality service staff employees.
Act as an ambassador of the Company by sharing the Company’s core values, vision and direction with others.
Active participation in collaborative effort dates, assisting with duties outside your typical realm of responsibility during all hands-on deck dates (within reason and with advance notice).

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Paid-time off that accrues based on tenure
401K with Employer Match
Flexible Hours (business driven)
Team Bonus Structure
Daily Team Lunch
A dedication to MIBE – Finding ways to Make It Better Everyday
An effort to create true Work/Life Integration for all Team members
Leadership expectations in every position
Regular Employee Appreciation events (Happy Hours, Coffee Trucks, Spirit Days, Donut Parties, Holiday luncheons…)
A focus on creating opportunities for all – team members, community partners & vendors included.