Pastry Cook - Pastry

Position Description Job title: Pastry Cook – Pastry Team Reports to: Bakery Manager(s)/Executive Pastry Chef Classification: Non-Exempt, hourly pay Job Purpose: Tiny's Bakery Pastry Cooks prepare and produce our cookie doughs, fresh pastries, ice cream, and prepped savory items that support Tiny's Milk & Cookies and our restaurants. Pastry Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick‑paced and hot environment. Duties and Responsibilities Must be passionate about baking and pastries. Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes. Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding. Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques. Basic celebration cake building and icing. Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets. Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers. Basic knife skills including chopping, cutting and dicing. Handles and stores completed products. Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology. Inspect food products for consistency and quality. Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders and breakfast production. Great attention to detail and problem solving skills. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly. Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations. Maintains a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise in place. Must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English). Clear communication both verbal and written. Performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of Pastry Cook. Texas Food Handlers Certificate Minimum two years experience in pastry Stage requirement Flexible availability in scheduling Capacity to multitask Ability to work as part of a team Working Conditions The incumbent will be working in a restaurant and bakery setting and, in the kitchen, and dish area. The incumbent will be regularly exposure to cold temperatures while working in coolers and freezers. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required. Physical Requirements The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, kneel, push, pull, with occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and can constantly move around in the kitchen. #J-18808-Ljbffr