Pastry Cook I

General Summary of Duties:

Responsible to assist the culinary leadership with the working requirements of the day-to-day operations while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in designated work areas

Examples of Duties (include but are not limited to the following): 

• Prepare mise-en-place in advance of cooking process; review recipe; check and measure necessary ingredients; wash, chop, and place ingredients in individual bowls; and retrieve and prepare for sue all necessary equipment
• Prepare and handle food according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program guidelines
• Check and clean refrigerators, trolleys, utensils, and kitchen equipment on a daily basis
• Maintain the specific kitchen area clean and hygienic
• Make proper use of leftover food items to minimize wastage under the guidance of the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef
• Pick up products from stores in accordance with HACCP guidelines and Company policies
• Assist with daily inventory of assigned station for daily requisitions and provide daily per levels to Chef de Partie
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of culinary experience in a professional kitchen
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
• Knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions

Education:

• High School education or equivalent
• Culinary training or accredited apprenticeship program preferred

Typical Physical / Mental Demands:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
• Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, pull and push
• Must have good near and far vision
• Must be able to hear, talk, smell