Artisan Pastry Cook — Cakes, Desserts & Breakfast

Common Bond Cafe; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston, TX is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare quality pastry items, work closely with Pastry Supervisor, support production, rotate inventory, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in pastry and bakery areas. Responsibilities include following recipes, par levels, yield guides, prioritizing items, minimizing waste, and communicating shortages.

The role requires Food Handler Certification, 8-hour shifts, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and presenting a professional

Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certification as required by local and state health code regulations.
• Must be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, cookies, cakes, breads, creams, simple syrups, amenities, and special request items.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Check production schedule and par.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform a Manager of any supplies that need to be requisitioned.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.
• Inform Management of any foreseeable shortages before items run out.
• Inform the pastry supervisor of any 86’d items throughout the day.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond.
• Minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Assist with receiving order and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock levels.
• Knowledge of production in pastry kitchen
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Pastry production

Education

Food Handler's Certification

Job description

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston, TX is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare quality pastry items, work closely with Pastry Supervisor, support production, rotate inventory, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in pastry and bakery areas. Responsibilities include following recipes, par levels, yield guides, prioritizing items, minimizing waste, and communicating shortages.

The role requires Food Handler Certification, 8-hour shifts, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and presenting a professional