Pastry Commis

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Commis to join our team at Shore Lodge Whitetail LLC. As a Pastry Commis, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries that meet our standards.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry arts and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to present initiative and ingenuity, with a focus on consistent execution and exceeding guest expectations.

About You:

• You will be a proactive and optimistic individual who enjoys working in a team environment.
• You will be able to read, understand, and produce standardized recipes.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all opening and closing procedures are completed and set for the next shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and produce standardized recipes.
• Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are completed and set for the next shift.
• Make daily mise-en-place of all items featured on the menu.
• Monitor food quality in all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Make logical decisions relating to par levels and organize and prioritize daily par sheets.
• Check daily production sheets and verify with Chef de Cuisine as to daily work needs.
• Maintain work station, keeping it clean and tidy; wear gloves when handling food that is 'ready-to-eat'.
• Possess an understanding of banquet BEO.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of organization and remaining detail-oriented.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and managers; ensure efficient and effective communication with front of house staff.
• Participate and maintain knowledge with ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.

Requirements:

• High School Equivalency, some vocational or Technical Schooling in the culinary arena, preferred.
• Ability to help prepare orders according to the established standards and follow all safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Leave work stations in a clean and orderly fashion. All foods must be covered, labeled, and properly stored.
• Familiarity with all kitchen equipment, their functions, and maintenance requirements.
• Possess an understanding/knowledge and adherence to kitchen policies and procedures.
• Know all safety and emergency procedures and participate in recycling procedures of trash disposal.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work and/or be exposed to high heat sources, steam, boiling liquids, sharp knives, electrical equipment, and potentially wet floors. Extreme caution must be exercised when encountered with these conditions.
• Lifting supplies or equipment of 30 pounds or more.
• Frequent periods of pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching in a hot kitchen environment.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking in hot kitchen environment.