PASTRY COOK

The Bartolotta Restaurants • Milwaukee, WI

4h

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the effective daily operations of the pastry department, including employee development, financial and facilities management, and creating, implementing, and managing the pastry menu. The role involves planning and directing food preparation, overseeing staff and inventory, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and supporting pastry orders for special events. The position works closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef and contributes to staff training and development.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation.
• Manage food costs and control purchasing and inventory.
• Modify menus or create new ones to improve effectiveness and meet quality standards.
• Manage pastry department staff activities and daily responsibilities.
• Work with external vendors to obtain quality products and pricing.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Executive Chef.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain current and accurate recipes, reports, and inventory-related data.
• Conduct daily pastry line checks.
• Manage and coach personnel to meet quality service standards.
• Educate front-of-house and back-of-house staff about new recipes and menu items.
• Meet with clients to detail cake and pastry orders for special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental life insurance for full-time employees.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
• Supplemental accident and critical illness insurance.
• Supplemental hospital insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• LegalShield and IDShield protection.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Complimentary workday family meal.
• Dining discounts at Bartolotta Fine Dining locations.
• Discounted Discovery World passes.
• Hands-on training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed