Pastry / Prep Cook

Pastry / Prep Cook Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for pastry development and production
• Responsible for assisting with general prep as needed
• Responsible for food quality and consistency of menu items, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Plans food production to coordinate with service hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure compliance with department of health standards, maintaining superior cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
• Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to management.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

Pastry / Prep Cook Qualifications:

• Previous pastry cook experience at a full-service restaurant.
• Candidate must have proven pastry culinary skills, with developed knowledge of pastry techniques and trends.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.