Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

We are looking to add a Pastry Cook to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company's mission.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities:

• Sets up the station in time for service according to restaurant guidelines
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the chef or restaurant
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift and is responsible for taking inventory after service
• Cleans and maintains stations in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, and Sous Chef at any time
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required
• Previous experience a plus
• A thorough and deep understanding of professional cooking including basic techniques and working food knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Professional communications skills are required

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.