Assistant Pastry Chef

Hallbrook Country Club; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood, Kansas, seeks a pastry prep assistant to support the pastry chef in all aspects of baking and pastry production.

You will prepare pastries and baked goods for banquet and a la carte functions, assist with menu development when needed, keep the pastry station clean and organized, and help with other kitchen tasks as required; must have culinary training or 2 years of kitchen experience, plus food-safety certification and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Culinary Associates Degree or 2 years relevant kitchen experience.
• Certified in food safety (Serve Safe / Food Handler).
• Reliable and predictable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, baked goods for banquet and a la carte functions.
• Assist pastry chef with menu development when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness; pastry area, refrigerator and walk-in.
• Set up, maintain and break down pastry prep station.
• Identify products needed and requisition them.
• Notify executive/pastry chef of shortages.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety standards.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist with other duties as instructed by Executive Pastry Chef.

Skills

Sanitation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Associates Degree

2 years relevant kitchen experience

Serve Safe / Food Handler Certification

Job description

SUMMARY:Responsible for supporting pastry chef with all aspects of the baking and pastry department. Has fundamental pastry and baking skills. Assist with other food production tasks as needed. Assures quality standards are consistently met. Assists pastry chef with menu development when needed.RESPONSIBILITIES:DailyComplete assigned tasks in a timely manner.Prepares pastries, baked goods and other items for banquet and a la carte functions.Supports savory production needs when applicable.Cleans equipment and ensures that pastry area refrigerator and walk-in are clean and neat.Sets-up, maintains and breaks down pastry prep station.Identifies products needed and requisitions them.Notifies executive chef or pastry chef in advance of product shortages.Maintains safety and security in work area.SanitationMaintains neat professional appearance.Adheres to state and local health and safety standards.Maintains the highest sanitary standards.Ensures that work station and equipment are clean and sanitary.Covers, dates and neatly stores re-usable leftover products.Ensures that food products are used before they spoil.GeneralAttends staff meetings.Prepares and serves items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.Makes recommendations for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the pastry areas and equipment.Assists with other duties as instructed by the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef.QUALFICATIONS:Culinary Associates Degree or 2 years relevant kitchen experience.Certified in food safety (Serve safe, certified food handler card)Reliable and predictable attendance requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:Must be able to work in a busy environment while maintaining organization, attention to detail and focusing on cleanlinessAbility to be on feet for up to 100% of the prescribed shiftAbility to lift 50 pounds, able to stand, bend, stoop, twist and turn for prolonged periods of time.The position will require working inside and outside various times of the year.Working holidays, weekends and evenings are required of this position.