Pastry Cook II

Pastry Cook II

The Pastry Cook II, under the direction of the Pastry Chef of the We Ko Pa Casino Resort, will be responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, desserts, cakes, cookies, pies, and other items related to the business needs of the casino resort. This will include other baked items and bakery preparation, including doughs, breads, filling proofing, and decorating as needed. Piping and cake decorating when required. Will work to create bakery task lists, production, inventory, and par requirements each day.

Essential duties include:

• Provides exceptional guest service to both external and internal guests by maintaining and exhibiting the Casino Resort We-Ko-Pa Way Service Standards
• Smile and Greet
• Name and Meet
• Thank you and Goodbye!
• Accountable to all standards outlined in the We-Ko-Pa Way Casino Resort service guide.
• Prepare bread, cakes, cookies, brownies, and other pastries, including doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as needed.
• Basic piping and cake decorating skills are required.
• Take inventory daily of baked goods and pastries to create a proper prep list.
• Prepare and bake goods according to recipes, quality standards, and prep list.
• Under the supervision of the Pastry Chef, prepares foods according to the menu and restaurant standards.
• Contributes to team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Reads, understands, and follows standards and recipe specifications for the production of food items in all required outlets.
• Responsible for maintaining all food quality standards regarding food safety and time/temp control.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized area at all times. Adheres to all state, IHS, and departmental standards and regulations of health and food safety.
• Maintains positive communication with all co-workers, leads, and chefs.
• Responsible for maintaining food storage areas such as pantries, freezers, and refrigerators with labeled and dated items.
• Will administer a FIFO process of kitchen maintenance in all areas daily.
• Responsible for the maintenance and sanitation of all kitchen surfaces, floors, workstations, trash, equipment, and prep areas to ensure the highest cleanliness standards at all times.
• Will complete all required training as designated by the department and enterprise training.
• Must have a valid food handler's permit and be Serve Safe certified.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds and push or pull 100.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a State/Tribal License (including an extensive background check).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Work conditions include:

• Bend, reach, stand, and walk for 34-66% of the workday.
• Eye/hand coordination for 34-66% of the workday.
• Exposed to hot/cold temperatures for 34-66% of the workday.
• Exposed to dust for 1-33% of the workday.
• Sit for 1-33% of the workday.
• While working on the casino floor, the employee is exposed to a high level of noise daily.

Education and/or experience: Minimum requirement of 1 year of experience in pastry, baking, or related specialty, or school experience equivalent. This candidate must be motivated and follow all IHS and food safety guidelines.

Indian preference: Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.