Pastry Cook (Seasonal)

The Lake House on Canandaigua • Canandaigua, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lake House is an award-winning hotel offering unique luxury experiences in the Finger Lakes region. In addition to guest rooms, they have multiple restaurants on site, The Willowbrook Spa, breathtaking event spaces, and an incredible view of Canandaigua Lake. They are seeking positive, motivated, and hardworking individuals to help them take the Baking and Pastry Programs to new heights. The Pastry Cook position is primarily responsible for the preparation of high-quality meals in accordance with standards, menu specifications and production schedules. This role will work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef, focusing on dessert production for their two highly rated restaurants, weddings and events, and will also have the opportunity to produce scratch made breads and pastries. The right candidate for this role is an experienced kitchen leader with the ability to work under pressure, problem solve, and multitask while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience preferred, with the desire to grow.
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and flexibility to perform shift work in addition to being able to multitask.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures pastry production per technique, recipe, menu guidelines, supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc.
• Ensures that the food is well presented.
• Controls kitchen equipment maintenance and cleanliness.
• Develops pastry products and menus as needed for menu presentations when applicable.
• Executes countermeasures in production in case of customer complaints.
• Regulates temperatures of ovens, grills, and other cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food preparation areas and equipment are clean at all times.
• Makes sure kitchen is organized, hygienic and functional throughout production and service periods.
• Ensures quality of goods from production throughout service.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications and any special dietary requirements.
• Ensures standards with preparation and production.
• Notifies kitchen management of any food related issues regarding quality, consistency, quantities and par levels for scheduled service.
• Relays food excess production amounts to Pastry Chef.
• Flexibility with hours worked and schedule, dictated by the needs of the business.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for all employees!
• Membership Discounts to the Sands Family YMCA
• FREE Lunch and/or Dinner during your shift!
• Robust and formalized training program to get you doing what you love as soon as possible!
• Rooms, Food & Bev, and Spa Discounts at The Lake House!
• Many Employee Discounts at The Lake House and through LifeMart!
• Company sponsored Community Service and Wellness Events!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees