Pastry Lead Cook

1 month ago

Venice, United States Gjelina Group Full time
Pastry Lead Cook - Gjusta LA

Salary Range:

ABOUT US: We define hospitality as 'warmth to strangers' and believe it has a place in any business and across all positions. We are a group who are interested in creating diverse hospitality experiences - whether a hotel, a pizza slice shop, a grocer, a flower shop, a home goods store, a bakery, or a restaurant - we are passionate about it all. Regardless of whether your position is in retail, wholesale, maintenance, driving, events, design, accounting, HR, or food & beverage - we enjoy working with people who want to work in an environment that defines hospitality the way we do and are curious to learn more about the different types of businesses we offer.

Job Responsibilities:

Help oversee Gjusta's pastry department with guidance from the Pastry Chef: daily production, product development, employee training and growth, pastry wholesale, and retail program, and accounting for any production issues or loss of product.

Primary work is by hand to produce desserts and pastry for Gjusta, all Gjelina Group restaurants and concepts and wholesale clients.

Duties also include best utilization of seasonal produce, creating/updating information sheets for employee knowledge, and use of our bakery software Flexibake to maintain wholesale items, costings and in house par levels plus tracking all wastage.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Reporting for duty on time
  • Ensuring meal and rest periods are provided
  • Motivating staff and resolving problems;
  • Ensuring deep cleaning items are being accomplished
  • Maintaining high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails, and hair and no heavy perfumes/colognes.
  • Preparing all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
  • Maintaining recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
  • Cleaning and maintaining station: safety, sanitation, organizational skills
  • Understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
  • Quality assurance of product and communication when necessary
  • Managing the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
  • Communicating any and all necessary repairs to equipment
  • Actively involved in the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire property
  • Commitment to quality service.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Basic Math
  • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Advanced understanding of professional cooking and baking skills
  • Ability to take direction/give direction/delegate
  • Cultivate a team environment
  • Work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
  • Pastry leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
  • Knowledge of all dishes on the menu, to be able to identify them and to know their ingredients
  • Ability to use all relevant items of equipment
  • Understanding, knowledge, and ability to comply with safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
  • Ability to prioritize work activities, provide accurate information and assistance to any management or colleagues' request in a timely and courteous manner
  • Ability to keep calm when faced with any unusual situations
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Pastry Chef
General Attributes:
  • To maintain product quality above all else, putting customer's satisfaction over profit.
  • To have a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both your managers and your colleagues.
  • To be decisive, accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead and developing contingency plans (while ensuring that you have the support to get the job done).
  • To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance.
  • To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environments.
  • To maintain high team focus by strong leadership, showing cooperation, and support to colleagues in the pursuit of department goals.
Physical Demands/Working Environment
  • Able to walk and stand for long periods of time (8 - 12 hours)
  • Must be able to move, pull, push, carry or lift of up to 30 pounds
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands regularly and in frequent or repetitive motions
  • Must be able to reach items at varying height levels (on shelves, on ground, etc.) or feel comfortable using a ladder
  • Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
  • Must be able to work in conditions of environmental exposure to cold, heat, and water
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Other Requirements
  • CA Manager Food Handler Certification - Food Handling & Sanitation Awareness
  • Sexual Harassment Training
  • Knowledge of the Department of Health requirements for operation

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those this position encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment may be moderate, and the surrounding areas may be wet, hot/cold, slippery, or humid.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE GJELINA GROUP HAS CREATED A CLIMATE OF PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION, AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CAN FEEL AFFIRMED, SAFE, VALUED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHIN THE COMPANY. WE APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE DIVERSITY OF HUMANITY, A DIVERSITY WHICH INCLUDES DIFFERENCES, SEX, AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY AND NATIONAL ORIGIN, RANGE OF ABILITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, FINANCIAL MEANS, EDUCATION AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES APPLY TO ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR BUSINESS, INCLUDING DECISIONS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OR EMPLOYMENT.

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