Pastry Cook

2 weeks ago


Anchorage, Alaska, United States Alyeska Resort Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join our team at Alyeska Resort. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of sweet and savory items, including pastries, cakes, and desserts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook recipes as prescribed by the Pastry Chef, ensuring high-quality and presentation standards.
  • Participate in assigned product preparation, adhering to standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Respond to incoming orders in a timely fashion, effectively communicating with management and team members to fulfill orders or address needs/concerns.
  • Maintain a clean working environment, adhering to set standards of hygiene and safety.
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and cleanliness of kitchen operations.
  • Requisition supplies and food items within assigned work areas, ensuring proper processing and placement.
  • Assist in conducting inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper par levels.
  • Check refrigerators to prevent contamination and waste, ensuring all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
Requirements
  • High School degree or equivalent; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to use scales, mixers, and other small wares, with working knowledge of weights, measures, and various baking and preparation techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents, such as menus, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to customers and employees.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States.