Pastry Cook- West Town Bakery
2 weeks ago
Description
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
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
Essential Functions:
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
Other Functions:
Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and cleaning
Physical Functions:
Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
Be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently
Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
Work in both warm and cool environments
High levels of noise from music, Guest and Employee traffic
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
Requirements
Qualifications, Education and Behavior:
Must be 18 years old
Have a minimum of 1-2 years pastry cook experience or entry level from pastry program
Culinary degree not required but preferred
Food Handler Certificate
Ability to work quickly while maintaining safety standards and procedures
Ability to properly handle a knife, confidently
Active social media presence
Ability to work early morning hours
Ability to work consistent schedule at least 4 days per week
WHY THIS IS A CAREER & NOT JUST A JOB
Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision) with employer subsidy
Competitive Pay and 401K + Match
Paid Time Off (Salary), Paid Sick Leave and Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Food + Beverage Perks at all of our establishments
Quarterly Bonus Program (Salary)
Our company is growing rapidly and we always prefer to develop our leadership from within
Visit our Group Page: The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group
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