Cook Pastry

Cucina Enoteca; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's is seeking a pastry cook responsible for dessert and pastry production, including baked goods, sauces, breads, and related items for the menu. You will maintain a sanitary work station and support the kitchen team as needed.

Candidates should have at least one year of pastry cook or baker experience, strong English communication, and knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines. The role involves standing long hours and lifting up to 35 pounds on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English.
• Stand up to eight hours and lift 35 pounds or more.
• Minimum of one year as a pastry cook or baker.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety/sanitation.
• Dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Dessert and pastry production for all menu items.
• Assemble cold and warm desserts and breads.
• Prepare fruits, sauces, and other dessert components.
• Maintain a sanitary work station at all times.
• Assist other cooks on the line when needed.
• Follow owner guidance and department rules.

Skills

English communication

Stamina

Pastry/Baker experience

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Dexterity with small tools

Lift 35 pounds

Job description

• Responsible for dessert and pastry production. The pastry cook produces all dessert items, baked goods, dessert sauces, breads and other goods as required for the menu. Responsible for maintaining a sanitary work station.
• Executive chef, Chef de Cuisine/Sous, and Pastry Chef
• Comply with all potion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Identify and select baking ingredients, fruits, dairy products, etc. to be used in pastry food preparation
• Prepare fruits for desserts by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting and scoring.
• Assemble cold and warm desserts.
• Prepare salad dressings, cold sauces and dips
• Maintain a sanitary work station.
• Select and use knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to produce food in the pastry station.
• Help other cooks and chefs on the line when necessary.
• Any other duties at the discretion of the owner.

Requirements

• Skills Needed
  • The ability to communicate and understand the English language.
  • Physically able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to eight hours in length, lifting, bending and stooping.
  • Some exposure, generally a minimum of one year, as a pastry cook or baker.
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures and safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Possess dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
  • Physically able to lift and carry plates, boxes, bins and other objects weighing 35 pounds or more.