Pastry Staff

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, and Military Spouses.

Pastry opportunities may include:
Pastry Chef/Head Baker
Pastry Line/Dinner Cook
Pastry Cook/Baker

Responsibilities:
Pastry Chef/Head Baker
Crafts and designs specialty desserts and show pieces using sophisticated formulations and innovative production techniques
Leads specialty desserts and cake decorating for special events
Presents and discusses specialty pastry/cake designs with Banquet Event Clients, including Guests and Event Planners
Acts as food stylist work for banquets and specialty restaurants
Role models technical skills required for Pastry Line/Dinner and Pastry Cook/Baker culinary production roles
Pastry Line/Dinner Cook
Formulates and prepares complex recipes including bakers/pastry recipes and high-end specialty desserts for banquets and fine-dining restaurants
May assist Pastry/Chef Head Baker with cake decorating
Pastry Cook/Baker
Knowledge of some pastry techniques, scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, decorating, finishing
Portions and arranges food on serving dishes and is responsible for portion control and plate presentation
May cook, mix and/or season ingredients when preparing bakery items (i.e. muffins, Danishes , cakes, restaurant items, banquet orders, ice cream or sorbet)
All Pastry Teams
Ability to prepare products according to recipe guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation including temperature requirements
Has good judgment of food quality and production, understands the impact of spoilage
Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
Knowledge and understanding of tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares and cooking required for a bakery
Cleans kitchen equipment and practices HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures

Pastry Chef/Head Baker $28.00/hr
Pastry Line/Dinner Cook $27.00/hr
Pastry Cook/Baker $25.20/hr

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Basic Qualifications:
Passion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food
Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts and working in banquets and restaurant environments
Minimum 3 years of experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant (Pastry Chef/Head Baker)
Minimum 2 years of experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant or Culinary Degree and 2 years related experience
You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
Proven ability to read and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced team environment
Demonstrates a desire to work in a guest service and team environment
Strong listening skills and ability to follow direction
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed culinary education program or equivalent Leadership experience
Bilingual preferred

Additional Information:
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am.

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