Pastry Cook I

Job Position: Pastry Cook I

Hours: 7am - 3:30pm OR 9am - 5:30pm

Wage: $17 - $19 per hour

Location: Lincolnwood, IL

Job Summary

As one of our Food For Thought Pastry Cooks, you will prepare all products in accordance to FFT standards or as specified by the Chef, creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe. You will be working at our sauce station, preparing pastries such as éclairs, custards, tarts, ice creams, mini desserts, etc.

You will complete all opening and closing tasks, complete prep lists in allotted time frame, while working efficiently and maintaining a clean orderly station.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all pastry items in accordance with standard FFT recipes and as specified by the Pastry Chef for one of the pastry stations.

• Visually inspecting, quality taste testing, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.

• Maintaining an appropriate par stock for the designated station(s) of baked goods, finishing products, and production supplies to ensure efficiency and maximizing utilization of production work hours.

• Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control, including labels and dates.

• Performing general cleaning tasks using approved cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.

• Performing other duties as requested, such as cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, keeping inventory of certain items, leading in team projects, etc.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of pastry experience or a Culinary/Pastry degree.

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation.

• Basic mathematical skills are necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.

• Must provide valid Food Handler Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Creativity and adaptability to challenges.

• Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members.

Why We’re the Leaders

• Excellent training
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Company Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage

1. Health Provider - Blue Cross Blue Shield
2. Dental Provider: Guardian
3. Vision Provider: VSP

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

1. Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss

• Assistance for you and household members
• (3) In Person Sessions
• Unlimited phone access

• Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
• 401K Retirement Plan
• FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

Company Values & Culture

• Collaboration & Open Communication

• Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating

• Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet

• A Net Positive Organization

Grow with us - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 6 years. The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2.1 years

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and move during the length of shift; be able to bend and kneel through the shift.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to extreme temperatures. Working with knives, mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

E-Verify Participation

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.