Job Description
The Pastry Cook will have the ability to create unique offerings for our guests within the commissary pastry production team. The candidate will assist in maintaining pastry standards and will help to produce a strong focused dessert program which will include pastries, desserts and confections.
The Day to Day:
- Assist in the day-to-day production of the pastry kitchen team
- Lead by example as a hands on cook ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
- Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out for the Executive Pastry Chef
- Control food costs by maintaining accurate records of all food ingredients for pastry
- Ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
- Follow all operating procedures and identify and correct any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
- Ensure that all health, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
- Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
- Flexible hours
- Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
- Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
- Culinary degree/diploma an asset
Additional Information
** We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **
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