Pastry Cook
Austin (Travis)
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Chef de Partie, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
· Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with fellow colleagues to ensure a cohesive team and efficient operation.
· Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
· Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
· Ensure you are aware of standards and expectations.
· Monitor EcoSure and Servesafe standards to ensure all production behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EcoSure standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
· Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
· Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
· Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty.
· Responsible for operating your station 7 days/week, including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off.
· Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
· Liaise daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
· Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
· Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
· Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Previous experience in the Pastry field required
· Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
· Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
· Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
· Highly responsible & reliable
· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
· Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
· Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
· Constant standing and walking throughout shift
· Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
· Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
· Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps