Key Responsibilities

Pastry Cooks are responsible for ensuring guests have a positive experience by exhibiting unsurpassed hospitality.  Duties and tasks include:

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or standards, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Season and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Produce high quality, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Collaborate with other cooks and Chefs during emergencies or rush periods.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Culinary degree preferred
• Desire and dedication to offer impeccable dining service
• Organization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and outgoing demeanor
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to work as a team player
• Stamina to stand for long periods of time, including walking up and down stairs
• Physical ability to lift trays of food, glasses and other objects that might be a part of daily duties.
• Open Availability

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Creative Culinary Management Company (“CCMC”) to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.