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Pastry Cook

$20 - $25 per hour
Full-time

The Gage

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group (GHG) was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each of the four restaurants in the collection offer an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program, and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs, and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality, and service excellence for regular dining and Private Events.

JOB SUMMARY
The Pastry Cook will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Report directly to the Pastry Sous Chef
  • Display a basic knowledge of pastry techniques and knife skills
  • Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods according to recipes standards
  • Assist in the production of high quality breads, cakes, cookies and other pastry products
  • Plate and garnish desserts in an appealing and creative way
  • Produce all components for plated desserts, incluiding ice creams and sorbets
  • Comfortable working with ovens, placing dough in pans and or molds/sheets and baking productions
  • Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met
  • Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking and maintaining assigned stations while upholding proper sanitation standards
  • Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift and closing procedures in a timely manner
  • Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels 
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • At least 2 years of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant
  • Attention to detail and high standards for quality
  • ServeSafe Food Handler Certificate
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as converse comfortably with guests
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Pay Rate Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour, commensurate based on experience
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance benefits, transportation benefits and eligibility to participate in discounted parking rate program. The company contributes $350 per month toward employee-only medical coverage and pays 100% of employee-only premiums for the Dental Low Plan and Vision Plan.
  • 401k Program with Match: Company matches $1 for $1 up to $1,000 per calendar year
  • Paid Time Off: 1 week paid vacation 
  • Paid Sick Leave: 1 week paid sick leave
  • Employee Referral Program: Eligible employees may receive up to $500 for every hourly referral and up to $1,000 for every salary referral after referred employee has completed 6 months of continuous employment
  • Dining: Generous dining benefit discounts across Gage Hospitality Group restaurants
How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a current resume with your application.

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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