Pastry Cook I

Pastry Chef

Prepares pastries, cakes, and desserts in support of banquet events and daily restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves pastry food items for a la carte, restaurant, and banquet operations according to established recipes and standards and using both hot and cold cooking methods.
• Delivers exceptional guest service at applicable food outlets (i.e., prompt, friendly, professional, and responsive), using proper greeting and departure phrases and service standards established by F&B management.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintains full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions.
• Follows kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Keeps the floor area clear of debris and slipping hazards.
• At the end of each work shift, ensures workstations, cooking ranges, and associated equipment have been properly cleared of cookware and food items, and the surfaces of equipment and stations are completely cleaned and sanitized.
• May work in different areas/outlets as business or staffing needs dictate.
• If stationed at applicable food outlet, provides information on resort amenities, events, promotions, etc. in order to increase levels of guest service.
• Upholds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, and collaboration while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Must obtain food handler card within 30 days of employment, if stationed at applicable outlet (e.g., Food Court).
• Certification in Culinary Discipline is preferred.
• Two years of prior experience in the culinary field.
• Familiar with standard pastry methods such as creaming, pie dough, and mousse.
• Basic computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and internet.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules in a 24/7 work environment, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Native American hiring preference applies.
• Innovation Orientation: Committing to create and search for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance.
• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Sociability and Networking: Socializing effortlessly with other people; at ease when approaching others in social settings and professional relationships.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Written Communication: Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.

Location

3400 Highway 246

Minimum Pay Rate

$20.60 per hour

Maximum Pay Rate

$22.53 per hour