Culinary Craftsman

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join our team at King's Hawaiian. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of pastry items to meet production requirements.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Prepare assigned pastry items per production requirements.
• Record daily inventory of all responsible production items.
• Able to read and follow recipes with correct execution.
• General knowledge of basic kitchen equipment.
• Organize the storage of finished production items, following FIFO.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Sweep and mop station when necessary.
• Communicate any shortages or low ingredients to supervisors during production if needed.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Wear slip-resistant shoes, use proper lifting techniques.
• Plan and carry out job assignments without creating hazards to oneself and other employees.
• Ability to train and execute other positions within the Commissary when assigned.

**Requirements:**

• Proficient in English with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a pastry department preferred.
• Valid CA Food Handler Certificate.
• Self-motivated with the ability to see what is needed to be done with little direction.
• Able to prioritize tasks with a teamwork focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to arrive to work on-time for all assigned shifts including mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Able to stand, walk, climb stairs throughout shift. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion.

**About King's Hawaiian:**

We are a family-owned business with over seventy years of experience in the food industry. We value our employees and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality products and excellent customer service.