Job Description:

Scratchboard Kitchen is seeking a Pastry Cook with attention to detail, a willingness to learn and dedication to the Scratchboard Kitchen mission. The Pastry Cook will be expected to follow a prep list, keep up with a fast paced environment, communicate effectively, and execute prep work to the highest quality. We are building an environment where there is room to grow, collaborate, and learn.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow a prep list and instructions according to the direction given by the Excutive Chef or Sous Chefs. You will be responsible for producing our biscuits, scones, and poptarts.
• Ability to closely follow a recipe and all of our standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that the highest level of quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized station at all times.
• Compliant with all health and safety code requirements at all times.
• Ability to follow a recipe, and the food standards set by the chef.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism.
• A positive attitude is a must!

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic culinary knowledge
• Eager to be better every day
• Proactive
• Team oriented

Compensation:

• Hourly: $13 - $16/hour; based on experience
• Benefits: Health insurance, optional vision & dental insurance, daily family meal, dining discounts

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

ABOUT SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN:

Restaurant Concept:

Upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights serving simple yet elevated scratch-made breakfast and lunch fare, coffee, fresh pressed juice, and alcoholic beverages.

Our Mission:

Our Mission is for our guests to know Scratchboard Kitchen as a haven where they will always be welcomed, where they can find carefully crafted and beautifully presented food & beverage offerings that are both nourishing and indulgent, and where they always experience excellent service that exceeds their expectations.