Pastry Cook

Major Food Brand; Santina; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

TransitChek discount

Referral Rewards program

Generous dining program

Progressive paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Major Food Group is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. You will create and prep all pastry items, design dessert concepts, and help plan the dessert menu to complement savory dishes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-volume, fine-dining environments, a pastry-focused culinary diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and a team-oriented attitude. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in high-volume, fine-dining environments preferred
• Culinary diploma with Pastry Arts concentration or equivalent strongly preferred
• Team-oriented and positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

Skills

Team orientation

Strong communication

Education

Culinary pastry diploma

Job description

MFG is hiring experienced Pastry Cooks with a strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of cuisine and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

BENEFITS:

• competitive salary
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• TransitChek discount
• Referral Rewards program
• a generous dining program
• progressive paid time off
• many opportunities for growth and development for those who show long-term commitment to their role and MFG

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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