Cook - Pastry

Lev Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lev Group is seeking a Pastry Cook in Las Vegas who will be responsible for preparing a variety of quality pastry products including desserts, bread, and specialty items. This position requires creativity, solid pastry skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred, along with a High School Diploma or equivalent. The role offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Pastry Cook required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare pastries, desserts, and breads.
• Maintain health department standards and quality control.

Skills

Pastry skills

Food quality control

Creative food presentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

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Job Summary

The Pastry Cook’s responsibilities are to plan, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry department to include, but not limited to pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items, in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.

Job Summary

The Pastry Cook’s responsibilities are to plan, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry department to include, but not limited to pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items, in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.

Essential Job Functions; include but not limited to:

• Understand and maintain all standard pastry recipes
• Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis
• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
• Assists in producing and plating pastries and desserts
• Inspects orders to ensure high quality and presentation
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
• Prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through
• Produce creative and artistic food work
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team
• Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards
• Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrate adequate pastry skills and operation
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to perform in fast paced environment
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. In some instances, the entire shift
• Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Able to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistance
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)
• Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to left
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F
  
  

Education And Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Culinary certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Pastry Cook required
  
  

The LEV Restaurant Group was founded in 2002 as a vehicle to inspire, create, develop and operate world class experiences for food & beverage concepts in the Restaurant Industry. We are excited to collaborate and invest in entrepreneurial spirited professionals to create authentic, immersive drinking and dining experiences. We partner with chefs, service leaders, and brand ambassadors and provide all the support necessary to ensure brand development success. Based in Las Vegas, LEV Restaurant Group oversees 800 employees and 40+ multi-state locations.

Our CORE Focus and Values are to celebrate Dedication, Passion, Growth and Creativity while being Collaborative.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At LEV Restaurant Group, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 702-566-7210.

https://www.levrg.com/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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