Assistant Pastry Cook/ Baker

Description

*This is a seasonal position

Production of fine pastries, desserts, specialty cakes and other delicacies as required.

Requirements

• Assist the Pastry Chef in the production of fine pastries, desserts and specialty cakes.
• Maintain working systems for handling Bake Shop products in order to assure profitability and a high degree of quality control.
• Maintain related storage areas of Bake Shop to highest degree of sanitary practices.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain a good working rapport with all members of the staff
• Working knowledge of all other positions in kitchen.
• Assist in any way to ensure the smooth operation of kitchen and dining room.
• Present a professional, quality image at all times.
• Exercise sound judgment and awareness regarding language, behavior, and dress and grooming.
• Actively participate in RLK and Company’s Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace
• Exercise stewardship of all RLK and Company facilities and environments, ensuring that efforts are made to reduce, reuse, and recycle when the opportunity is present.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary Diploma or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Must be service oriented.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to set and meet high customer service standards.
• Must use proper etiquette while conversing with guests.
• Must have detailed knowledge of all menu offerings.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and cost menus.
• Must have valid Oregon Food Handlers permit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be flexible and capable of bending, twisting and kneeling.
• Must be able to work in tight space with balance and poise.
• Must be able to work on feet, stand and walk for up to 8 hrs at a time.
• Must be able to keep up with the pace of the department demands of the position.