Pastry Cook

Auberge Collection • Town of Gardiner, NY

8h

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is a key member of the kitchen brigade, helping create memorable dining experiences through pastry and baking work. The role supports the Pastry Chef and contributes to the preparation and presentation of pastries and desserts. It requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to standards for food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

• Formal training or education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
• One year at Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
• Proficiency in baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
• Strong precision and attention to detail to ensure consistent, high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Convert recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with a positive, self-motivating attitude.
• Review function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests, and prepare a list of tasks to be completed.
• Rotate, store, and handle goods properly to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Keep the work area clean and follow health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Initiate requisitions to order supplies as necessary.
• Complete Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the physical plant.

What This Job Offers

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