Pastry Cook

1 year

The Paramount Group in seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods in a high volume setting. Hotel or high volume experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.
The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

Responsibilities
Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Requirements
Proven experience as Pastry Cook or relevant role
Great attention to detail and creativity
Organizing and leadership skills
Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Food Handler Certification

Ability to Work in a High Volume Setting

Baking Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Menu Development Skills

Creativity in dessert presentation

Budget Management Skills

Quality Control Skills

Teamwork

motivational skills

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to Dietary Restrictions

Attention to Food Safety

Problem Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Traditional and Modern Recipes

Passion for Baking

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