Lead Pastry Cook

Lead Pastry Cook

Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Baking breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets; assists in production planning to meet daily requirements.
• Ensuring proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards, and use of proper equipment.
• Assisting with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused portions, and product shortages; informing supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensuring proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Maintaining sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Handling food items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Cleaning equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. Keeping display equipment clean and free of debris.
• Interacting with customers and resolving customer complaints in a friendly and customer-service oriented manner. Relaying relevant concerns from customers directly to supervisors.
• Consistently exhibiting the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Checking to ensure that all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Following principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, ensuring corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed.
• Completing shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with department standards.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits including Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Program, Discount Marketplace, and Employee Assistance Program.