Assistant Pastry Chef - Urgent Role

At ZZ & Simone's, our philosophy is built around teamwork, empathy, optimism, professionalism and communication. If our primary focus is the team - and the team collectively buys in to this really cool and special thing we are doing and executes it well, then our team will have nothing in their way to providing best-in-class hospitality to our guests and community. Everything we do should ultimately be driven by our desire to reach these five goals below.

ZZ & Simone's Five Goals

1. To be the best restaurant in Athens
2. To maintain a positive, professional work environment
3. To demonstrate our version of hospitality, at full volume, at all times
4. To be the cleanest restaruant possible
5. To futher the personal and professional development of all team members

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Responsible for assisting pastry chef/prep cooks with daily production of prep (pastry+dough, and sometimes savory)

Chops ingredients, makes creams, fillings, tarts, cakes, gelato bases, kits, etc.

Operates in an organized fashion, keeps station tidy, and follows DPH protocols

Follows daily prep list requirements made by prep manage/pastry chef

Thoroughly and routinely follows opening and end-of-shift procedures and protocols

Is a clear communicator

Follows all other handbook-related protocols

Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift up to 50lbs.

Must have hand dexterity and be able to use a knife

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Is dependable: shows up to work consistently and reliably with minimal excuses and missed shifts.

Is an excellent communicator of availability, schedule needs, tardiness, etc.

Finds solutions when sick or requiring time off. Takes the initiative to find solutions for the dropped shift before coming to a supervisor about it.

Willingness to help the team. Understands that we all need each other to be successful both for the evening’s service as well as the big picture.

Picks up shifts when others are sick, stays late to help when appropriate. Jumps in to help co-workers when they have a larger work load.

Maintains a positive and professional behavior.

Looks for and performs extra tasks during down time.

Takes it upon themselves to clean not only their station, but common areas as well.

Strives to reach ZZ & Simone’s five goals, and contributes to a positive work environment for all.

Handles disputes or conflict in a professional manner.