Pastry Cook

Job Overview

The Pastry Cook prepares pastries and desserts as specified by the Executive Chef the pre-set recipes, in the most efficient and effective manner. He/she will deliver the highest possible standards of quality food, presentation and service through the effective management of equipment and provisions.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• To participate in the building of an efficient team of employees by taking an active interest in each other’s welfare, safety and development.
• To ensure the smooth operation of the pastry with the aim of producing and providing pastry items for all the Hotel’s outlets at the pre-set standards, before opening times and during service.
• Review production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities
• Prepare designated pastry items according to established recipes
• Receive ingredients and other supplies from the main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operations.
• To be fully responsible for the station and the products that are assigned to them.
• Assist the Chef in making recipes and maintaining up-dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Pastry and other Food and Beverage operations.
• Prepare a wide variety of pastry goods, following traditional and modern recipes.
• Guidance and motivate Pastry Assistants to work more efficient.
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Report to the Chef for any Deficiencies that are observed.
• To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must speak and write Greek and English very well.
• Culinary school diploma will be considered as an advantage.
• Minimum of three years’ experience
• Holder of an EU passport is essential.

Personal Characteristics

• Pleasant and friendly personality, fair, honest reliable and polite.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment.
• Very good communication skills.
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Ability to cope under pressure, delivering excellent service results in a high-paced luxury environment.

Remuneration package

• Competitive salary according to skills and experience.
• Strong collaborative and professional development environment

If this sounds like you, please forward your CV to [email protected]

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Only applicants that meet the above criteria will be considered and contacted.

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