Boka Restaurant Group and the Chicago Athletic Association are currently seeking a Pastry Cook to join our Banquets team!
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least one to two years of previous Pastry Cook experience. The Pastry Cook must be available for Mid and Evening shifts. Holidays and Weekends are required.
The hours for this role are between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM (can extend to 9:00 PM on event days).
- Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, paid sick leave, 401(k) program, 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/
General Description:
Bake and cook food products as well as portion pastry products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items, and preparing garnishes for all menu item plates.
Specific Tasks:
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food prep areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, etc.
- Ensure the freshness of food ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Knows and complies consistently with restaurants’ standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, polices, and procedures.
- Responsible for the quality of products served.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at pastry stations to support a smooth service period.
- Handles, stores and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures
- Bake and cook food according to recipes.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portion size and recipes.
- Observe and test food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Conduct regular tastings to ensure consistency and high-quality food.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
- Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Assist other cooks during rush periods.
- Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist per station.
- Maintains communication with the culinary team.
- Ensure uniform and grooming standards are met.
- Take guests’ allergies with the utmost seriousness and comply with the Allergy Protocol set by the restaurant
- Comply with all safety and sanitation (including handwashing) guidelines and procedures
- Attend all scheduled meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Fill in when needed to ensure guest service standards.
- Boka Restaurant Group operates on a seven-day per week schedule; consistent and reliable attendance is mandatory.
- This role requires scheduling flexibility to support a smooth transition to BRG operations.
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 and equipment
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven, and slick surfaces
Environmental Factors
- Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments
- Safely and effectively work with various cleaning chemicals
Expectations:
- Hospitable: We are known for exceptional guest service in all of our pursuits, and it is your job to uphold these high standards and to find ways to go above and beyond the guests’ expectations.
- Positive, Personable, and Professional. As we all work closely together, we always want to bring positive energy to the group. It is important to clearly, politely, directly, and effectively communicate with your team, managers, and guests.
- Flexible. This is of utmost importance, as the restaurant industry can be very unpredictable. Be willing to do what is asked of you if it benefits the Group as a whole.
- Accountable and Responsible. We each hold ourselves accountable to follow through on all commitments with a sense of urgency and consistency. It is important to be accountable for your actions.
- Solution Orientated. We work in an extremely fast-paced environment, and many aspects of our careers require quick thinking and the ability to manage many things at once. Should any problems arise in any facet of your work, you should be able to identify the problem and offer thoughtful, achievable, and appropriate solutions
If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!
Boka Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.
2025
