Pastry Cook- West Town Bakery

2 years

The Pastry Cook reports to the Kitchen Manager & Pastry Chef and is responsible for producing all of West Town Bakery's baked goods. They will utilize baking skills and previous pastry experience to prepare recipe components, assemble product and perform all necessary procedures related to production for our retail counters, wholesale partners and restaurants

Responsibilities:

• Producing all of West Town Bakery's baked goods by closely following all recipes with the utmost care and accuracy as it relates to:
  • Mixing
  • Assembling
  • Baking
  • Portioning

Essential Functions:

• Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipes
• Basic knife skills
• Have a good knowledge of breads, creams, mousses, ice cream, petit fours and chocolate work
• Must be able to work in a station on the line while maintaining strict sanitation standards
• Communicate ordering and prep needs to those who manage outside of the shift
• Maintain walk-in and cooler organization
• Be able to adapt to changes in the daily and seasonal pace of service
• Close down the restaurant every night to the standards of the Chef and deep clean on a weekly basis

Other Functions:

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
• Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and cleaning

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• High levels of noise from music, Guest and Employee traffic
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• Must be able to work early mornings and weekends

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $20.00)

Baking Skills

Pastry experience

Time Management

Ability to read and follow recipes

Teamwork

Basic Knife Skills

Knowledge of Breads, Creams, Mousses, Ice Cream, Petits Fours and Chocolate Work

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Organization Skills

Adaptability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Sanitation Standards

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Flexibility

Ability to Work Early Mornings and Weekends

Multitasking

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