Pastry Cook (Full Time)

Rivers Casino Des Plaines 3000 S. River Road Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA Description WALK-IN WEDNESDAY Interview on the spot! Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM 2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines , IL 60018 Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station Essential Job Functions: Pastry Cook : Measures and mixes ingredients according to standard recipes Mixes ingredients using electric mixer, or beats and stirs ingredients by hand Places shaped dough portions in greased or floured pans and inserts them in oven Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, or other desserts Mixes ingredients to make icings Decorates cakes, pastries and other creative desserts Scoops and serves gelato, sorbet and other desserts All Cooks, Including Pastry Cook: Maintains a high degree of sanitation in work station Keeps food area free of debris and trash at all times Reports to work on time Communicates with Sous Chef when there are product shortages Breaks down and stores daily food and supply deliveries Assists in monitoring products in the freezer, walk-ins, and storerooms to ensure freshness and availability Ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed when storing daily deliveries Monitors food items, checks food temperatures, and changes food items when necessary Assists in quality control of prepared food items Ensures thorough communication between shifts Remains up to date on all Departmental Policies and Procedures Prepares and executes recipes and daily production sheets per standardized recipe cards or supervisor guidelines Complies with all departmental rules, side work assignments, and departmental procedures Ensures that all guests are treated in a prompt, professional and courteous manner Gives excellent internal and/or external guest service and proactively seeks ways to improve service Performs all other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Pastry Cook: Must possess basic knife skills Knowledge in measuring and weight conversion for recipes All Cooks, Including Pastry Cook: Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with guests and team members Must possess the ability to work under pressure and with a sense of urgency Must possess a cooperative, helpful and friendly nature, and present a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays. Understands that schedules may change Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and kneeling Finishes job duties in a timely fashion according to department time standards Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise The Team Member must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds Perks that Work! 401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution $1 Daily Meals Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station Free Parking On-Site Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren Community Volunteer Opportunities Team Member Exclusive Discounts Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr