JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title	Pastry Cook
Reports to	Pastry Chef

Position Purpose:

Create high quality pastry items with the standard recipes and presentations in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. Perform baking traditional confectionary and assist in production. Maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.

Duties and responsibilities

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

Average

Percent

of Tim e

70 % Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe. Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple station within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.

15 % Keep immediate work area clean at all times and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

10 % Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook. Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of DO&CO.

Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards and follow the guidance of the executive or pastry chef
Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
Support in staff training and perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

Positions directly reporting to this position:

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Proactive and self-organization
Ability to manage through a substantial workload
Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines
Ability to accurately monitor wastage
Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)

Education & Experience

Minimum of 2 year of experience in Pastry/ Bakery preferably with large production volume
Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.

		Amount of Time		Vision Demands	Required
		None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3		No special vision requirements
Physical Activities	Stand				X		Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Walk				X		Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Sit	X					Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	X
Use hands to finder, handle, load, or feed				X		Peripheral vision	X
Reach with hands and arms				X		Depth perception
Climb or balance			X			Ability to adjust focus
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl		X
Talk			X			Noise Level	Exposure
Hear			X			Very quiet
Taste		X				Quiet
Smell				X		Moderate	X
Weight and Force Demands	Up to 10 pounds				X		Loud
Up to 25 pounds				X		Very Loud
Up to 50 pounds			X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X
Mental Functions	Compare			X
Analyze			X
Communicate			X
Copy	X
Coordinate		X
Instruct		X
Compute			X
Synthesize		X
Evaluate			X
Interpersonal Skills			X
Compile	X
Negotiate	X
Work Environment	Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)				X
Work near moving mechanical parts			X
Work in high, precarious places	X
Fumes or airborne particles	X
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Outdoor weather conditions	X
Extreme cold (non-weather)		X
Extreme heat (non-weather)		X
Risk of electrical shock		X
Work with explosives	X
Risk of radiation	X
Vibration	X

Acknowledgment

I have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described. I am aware that this job description is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. Other tasks may be added by the Management according to business requirements.

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