Pastry Cook

Title: Pastry Cook, Birdee

Reports to:  Executive Pastry Chef

ABOUT KENT HOSPITALITY GROUP

Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal "James" Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.

Job Summary:

Pastry Cooks are the core of the Pastry Department. You and your fellow cooks will be responsible for producing mise en place for service, private dining, and special events. Cooks are also responsible for organizing and cleaning their stations, cooking and plating food to order, and breaking down their stations at the end of their shifts.

As a Pastry Cook at Birdee, you should have a thorough understanding of classic cooking and pastry techniques as well as a basic understanding of how to use all the equipment required to produce your mise en place safely. Bakers at Birdee must possess a natural drive to do well and work together.

Kent Hospitality Group (the group behind Crown Shy & SAGA) believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Pastry Cook, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers & managers.

You Should Be:

• Bright; animated; lively; cheerful; vivid or brilliant
• Spirited: having or showing mettle, courage, vigor, liveliness, etc.
• Reliable: that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS

• At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen (restaurant, bakery, hotel, ect.)
• Strong commitment to excellence: Always do the right thing, especially when no one is looking
• Positive outlook and demeanor; negativity and malice will not be tolerated
• A desire to learn and grow in an exciting & quickly changing environment
• Sense of urgency
• Able to demonstrate classic pastry and cooking techniques
• Able to prepare ingredients and setup station mise en place for service
• Able to keep your station clean and organized during and after your shift
• A working understanding of sanitation codes and DOH regulations
• Work closely and collaboratively with the savory team
• Must be able to lift & a carry at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable with repetitive motions (such as walking, bending & standing)
• Ability to go up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Have knowledge of KHG restaurants

JOB DUTIES

• Clock in for your shift (after you have changed into your uniform)
• Be on duty and in uniform at scheduled time
• Gather all required mise en place from prep kitchen
• Check requisition list day to day
• Participate in cooking family meal as required
• Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
• Maintain station cleanliness
• Clock out for your shift (before you have changed out of your uniform)

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Thorough Understanding of Classic Cooking and Pastry Techniques

Ability to Use All Equipment Required to Produce Mise en Place Safely

Natural Drive to Do Well and Work Together

Effective Communication With Co Workers and Managers

At Least 2 Years of Experience in a Professional Kitchen

Positive Outlook and Demeanor

Desire to Learn and Grow in a Quickly Changing Environment

Sense of Urgency