Pastry Cook

Job Summary:

Food and Beverage Pastry Cooks work on a variety of stations in high-volume kitchen environments at The Betsy.  Pastry Cooks are responsible for creating exceptional culinary experiences for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. 

Responsibilities and Duties Include but Not Limited to the Following:

• Adheres to all sanitation regulations and requirements and is responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 
• Ensures cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas and efficiently puts away storage and prep items.
• Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location, always labeled clearly and placed on the correct fridge rack level.
• Checks and ensures the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
• Prepares and cooks baked goods and desserts by strictly following the recipe specifications and yield guide. Ensures  items are in accordance to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
• Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
• Order or receive supplies or equipment.
• Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
• Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
• Provides the highest and most efficient level of culinary hospitality service to The Betsy hotel guests.
• Sets-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepares the dishes designated for that station.
• Checks supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
• Prepares and plates desserts within The Betsy standard ticket time frame to meet Guest expectations.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment like a braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Communicates any assistance needed during busy periods and reports any incidents to the Pastry Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Washes and disinfects kitchen areas, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
• Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted Betsy food cost.
• Reviews status of work and follow-up actions required with the Sous Chef or Pastry Chef before leaving.
• Assists in providing on the job training & development of new Pastry Cooks.
• Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed and performs any other tasks assigned by The Betsy hotel management.

Job Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts or pastry or equivalent experience..
• Must be able to:
  • Speak, read, write, and understand English;
  • Meet Food Handler training and certification requirements; 
  • Follow instructions with extreme precision;
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality;
  • Work well with others;
  • Work independently.
• Must be:
  • Extremely clean and well-groomed;
  • Professional;
  • Very organized and detail oriented.

The Betsy – South Beach is an equal opportunity employer, harassment-free and a drug-free workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran

status, and other legally protected characteristics.