Pastry Cook - Pastry

Pastry Assistant

Under the direction of the Pastry Chef, assists in the preparation of cakes, cookies, pies, puddings or desserts according to recipes. Duties also include, but are not limited to, maintaining Bake Shop in a clean and sanitary manner in accordance with local and state health department codes and maintaining a safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility. Ensures a fresh, positive and exciting environment where safety, flawless delivery and execution of product excellence and service are paramount.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Control the function of their section and assist in contributing to the overall Food and Beverage Department profit.
• Ensure all menus and food produced in their section is to the standards set down by the management team.
• Recreated recipes, techniques and menu items as directed by management.
• Be part of and conduct on-the-job training sessions with all staff.
• Responsible for daily preparation of all food requirements and daily specials for their section.
• Communicates with the chefs to order proper quantities for the following shifts
• Ensure service is fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused.
• Ensure that the above applies in accordance with established standards in respect of preparation, storage, sanitation and general hygiene.
• Conduct regular cleaning within kitchen outlets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate managers of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values of Communication, Integrity, Fun, Respect, Accountability, Passion and Dedication.
• Ensure prompt and discreet notification to managers and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Knowledge of full Pastry menu & techniques
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Culinary Arts degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience required or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Closing: The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.