Patissier - Dominique Ansel Bakery - (Caesars Palace LV)
About The Position
The Pâtissier prepares recipes according to specification and properly stores and displays finished products. The role requires knowledge of pastry techniques, equipment, pastry preparation, menu items, ingredients, culinary standards, knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety procedures. The Pâtissier maintains an organized, clean, and stocked workstation; follows sanitation and safety procedures; and ensures food quality, presentation, and station readiness meet departmental standards. The position also involves receiving and putting away deliveries, assisting kitchen team members, communicating equipment or supply needs, and completing other duties assigned by outlet management.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Three years of previous pastry experience or equivalent technical school training.
- Effective professional communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Neat and professional appearance.
- Ability to interact with customers, the public, and coworkers.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of food and beverage products.
- Ability to perform intermediate math skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, staff, and management.
- Knowledge of and compliance with policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly perform reaching and stooping motions.
- Visual ability to accurately measure ingredients, prepare recipes, and check cleanliness.
- Ability to stand, walk, and repeatedly lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
- Completion of a formal interview and hands-on practical test.
Responsibilities
- Prepare recipes according to specification and properly store and display finished products.
- Apply pastry techniques and use equipment to prepare pastries; know menu items and ingredients.
- Keep the work area and station clean, organized, and stocked, including the guest-side and employee station areas.
- Follow SNHD, Caesars Palace, sanitation, and food-safety procedures; prepare food on clean surfaces with clean utensils in accordance with county health regulations.
- Check food quality and presentation before service and ensure workstation items meet departmental specifications.
- Monitor station responsibilities and ensure the assigned workstation is ready for service.
- Maintain appropriate grooming and wear a clean provided uniform.
- Receive and put away delivered products.
- Assist kitchen team members in a timely and positive manner.
- Communicate with the Chef on Duty and Restaurant Manager about equipment requiring service or repair, requests for assistance, and low or depleted food pars.
- Remain at the assigned station and report to a manager before leaving the work area.
- Follow basic culinary standards, including proper knife skills, cooking techniques, food-safety procedures, culinary terminology, and positive guest dialogue.
- Complete additional duties as requested by outlet management and other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
