Creative Pastry Cook — Plated Desserts & Breads

Gage Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical

Dental & Vision 100% paid

401(k) Program

Dining Discounts at all GHGRestaurants

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Gage Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Cook for the Michigan Avenue location in Chicago. You will be responsible for preparing desserts, pastries, and baked goods, while ensuring high productivity, quality and guest service standards are met.

Responsibilities include supporting the Pastry Chef, plating desserts, producing components for plated desserts, and maintaining sanitation. Previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, busy, high-volume restaurant.
• Attention to detail and high standards for quality.

Responsibilities

• Report to Pastry Chef.
• Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods according to recipes and standards.
• Assist in production of breads, cakes, cookies and other pastry items.
• Plate and garnish desserts attractively and creatively.
• Produce components for plated desserts, including ice creams and sorbets.
• Operate ovens and bake products; manage doughs and pans.
• Maintain sanitation and stock stations; complete opening/mid-shift/closing procedures.
• Capable of multitasking calmly in a busy environment.

Skills

Pastry production

Knife skills

Dessert plating

Bread and pastry production

Team player

Job description

Gage Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Cook for the Michigan Avenue location in Chicago. You will be responsible for preparing desserts, pastries, and baked goods, while ensuring high productivity, quality and guest service standards are met.

Responsibilities include supporting the Pastry Chef, plating desserts, producing components for plated desserts, and maintaining sanitation. Previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.