Pastry Cook

Kitchen – Pastry Cook

The Pastry Cook will efficiently prepare and cook food according to menu specifications and work in collaboration with our Pastry Chef.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and prepare all baked goods and pastry items required for the Crossroads Café, the Red House Tavern, and Events.
• Works in collaboration with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef
• Assists in planning and executing the menu of desserts and pastries to complement savory items.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients, while demonstrating skills in baking pastris, deserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils, adhering to food industry regulations.
• Maintains regular attendance in compliance with the hotel’s/restaurant’s standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the restaurant.
• Wears appropriate required uniform and during all scheduled shifts.
• Performs all other duties assigned from time to time.
• Approaches all encounters with guests and team members in an attentive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Proven experience in working as a Baker or Pastry Cook.
• Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients.
• Confident culinary techniques and skills.
• Diligent and meticulous. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good sense of planning and preparation.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Must be able to work at least 5 days a week

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• Must have 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionary.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work early mornings, nights and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Physically able to stand for long hours.