Boka Restaurant Group and James Beard Award winning/Michelin-starred chef, Daniel Rose, are excited to announce their newest restaurant, Le Select! Le Select is BRG’s first French brasserie, located in Chicago’s bustling River North! They are currently seeking Pastry Cooks to join their team!
BENEFITS & PERKS: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, wellness benefits, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!
ABOUT BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/
ABOUT LE SELECT: Inspired by Chicago's commerce, architecture, and sophisticated no-nonsense sensibility, Le Select is a brasserie helmed by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Rose, known for articulating classic French cuisine as an homage to locality, heritage, and season.
PASTRY COOK’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for production of pastry items while maintaining all safety and sanitation standards
- Safely operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
- Displays a basic knowledge of French pastry techniques and knife skills
- Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking, and maintaining assigned stations while upholding proper sanitation standards
- Uphold all standards of quality in food production for prep and service by following standardized recipes
- Ensures proper sanitation standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, following proper FIFO procedures, and maintaining good personal hygiene
- Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of French classics (custards, ice cream production, baking basics)
- Prior restaurant experience
- Maintain all required health and sanitation certificates
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skills
This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces
- Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environment
If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!
