Job Summary:
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking a variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of baking techniques. The Pastry Cook ensures that all baked items meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and other components for a variety of baked goods.
- Bake and decorate cakes, cookies, pastries, and other desserts according to recipes and specifications.
- Experiment with new recipes and techniques to create unique desserts.
- Inspect and ensure the quality and consistency of all baked goods.
- Taste and adjust recipes as necessary to maintain high standards.
- Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely production and delivery of desserts.
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines in the kitchen.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, and equipment regularly.
- Properly store ingredients and baked goods to prevent spoilage.
- Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies.
- Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing baking supplies.
- Follow detailed recipes and instructions from the Head Pastry Chef.
- Measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistency.
- Work quickly and accurately to meet production schedules and deadlines.
- Multitask and prioritize tasks effectively to manage workload.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen is preferred.
- Proficiency with baking techniques and pastry preparation.
- Strong knowledge of baking and pastry techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Culinary training or certification in baking and pastry arts is a plus.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity for shaping, decorating, and handling baked goods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures.
Work Environment:
- High-energy kitchen setting.
- Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp objects, and kitchen equipment.
- Flexible working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Employee meals and discounts.
Casa Tua is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you have a passion for baking and a creative flair for pastry, we invite you to apply.
