Pastry Cook

**Mina Group**

**Pastry Cook**

**Wit & Wisdom - Sonoma, CA - Full Time**

Operates the pastry kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness. Responsible for overseeing all prep production for dessert stations and service. Responsible for leading basic preparation procedures. Oversee all mis-en-place, requiring pastry skills and technique. Ensure consistent excellence in work product. Lead pastry team in task accomplishment with regards to daily prep list. Responsible for overseeing station, workplace cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Understand the philosophy of WIT & WISDOM and adheres to all restaurant policies. Mentors junior staff members. Uphold restaurant standards for quality and cleanliness. - Lead pastry department to prepare, create and execute a dessert and team menu that is in line with the standards set forth.

- Ensure appearance of all ingredients and components of cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.

- Ensure proper storage of all pastry items in refrigerators and freezers to ensure freshness and cost control.

- Work as the leader of the pastry team to ensure success in all areas of the restaurant.

- Oversee all pastry staff to ensure timely completion of dessert mise-en-place production in compliance with restaurant standards.

- Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurants safety and preventive maintenance programs.

- Maintain a high level of focus, professionalism and cleanliness throughout the entirety of the day.

- Set standards and policies regarding pastry teams opening duties, mis-en-place, and breakdown.

- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurants operating area.

- A minimum of 2-3 years of pastry production in a fine dining restaurant or hotel setting.

- A minimum of 1 years experience in a lead pastry production role.

- Must display the image and positive attitude set forth by the restaurant philosophy.

- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written.

- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day).

- Be able to reach, bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

- Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 or more hours per week.

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