Pastry Artisan

CHICA - Las Vegas is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join our team. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, desserts, and breads in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.

• Plan, prep, set up, and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry/Bake Shop.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment up to Health Department standards.
• Coordinate daily specials and prep sheets with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86's.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through.
• Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders.
• Ability to maintain good coordination.
• Ability to work with all products and ingredients involved.
• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat from the stoves and burners. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee frequently is required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

• Minimum 2 years-experience in high volume or fine dining pastry kitchens.
• Culinary degree from accredited school or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.