Pastry Cook

Junto Sushi & Bar Kapu•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Pastry Cook prepares and bakes pastry and baked goods, following the Pastry Chef’s vision and learning from an experienced Pastry Chef while developing pastry skills. The role includes preparing menu desserts and baked goods according to standard recipe cards, maintaining quality and portion standards, and keeping the workstation clean and sanitary. The Pastry Cook also completes assigned preparation and closing checklists and reports shortages, equipment problems, and food-quality issues to the Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.

Requirements

At least one year of experience preparing and cooking in a pastry kitchen.
Positive energy and willingness to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player.
Ability to speak, read, and understand basic baking and cooking directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and guests.
Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk constantly, with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting.

Responsibilities

Prepare all dessert and baked-good menu items using the Standard Recipe Card.
Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty.
Complete a Daily Prep List and Closing Checklist for assigned duties each shift.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry and dessert equipment, and refrigeration equipment, in accordance with DHEC regulations.
Promptly report product shortages, equipment problems, and food-quality issues to the Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.