Pastry Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group•Glenview, IL

8d•$20 - $24

About The Position

LAGO in Glenview is a restaurant created by Fabio Viviani, featuring steak and seafood with Italian tradition and an innovative twist. The Pastry Cook helps deliver a high-quality dining experience by preparing food, maintaining product and presentation standards, keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, and supporting kitchen operations. The role includes pastry items as well as other menu items prepared using ovens, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.

Requirements

Passion for food and providing an excellent dining experience for guests.
Energetic, genuinely positive attitude when interacting with team members and guests.
Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking.
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and team members.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift more than 20 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 9 hours.

Responsibilities

Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner.
Help guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant.
Prepare pastry items and other food items, including entrées, sides, appetizers, and desserts, for cooking with kitchen equipment.
Take full responsibility for the quality of products served.
Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Stock and maintain sufficient food products at line stations for smooth service.
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, convection oven, fryers, flat-top range, and refrigeration equipment.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
Assist with food preparation during off-peak periods as needed.
Close the kitchen according to the kitchen-station closing checklist and assist others with closing.
Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.