Pastry Prep

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group • Chicago, IL

9d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook reports to the Kitchen Manager & Pastry Chef and is responsible for producing all of West Town Bakery's baked goods. They will utilize baking skills and previous pastry experience to prepare recipe components, assemble product and perform all necessary procedures related to production for our retail counters, wholesale partners and restaurants.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipes
• Basic knife skills
• Have a good knowledge of breads, creams, mousses, ice cream, petit fours and chocolate work
• Must be able to work in a station on the line while maintaining strict sanitation standards
• Communicate ordering and prep needs to those who manage outside of the shift
• Maintain walk-in and cooler organization
• Be able to adapt to changes in the daily and seasonal pace of service
• Close down the restaurant every night to the standards of the Chef and deep clean on a weekly basis
• Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and cleaning

Responsibilities

• Producing all of West Town Bakery's baked goods by closely following all recipes with the utmost care and accuracy as it relates to: Mixing, Assembling, Baking, Portioning

What This Job Offers

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