Pastry Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL, is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft a variety of pastry items and desserts, contribute to a welcoming dining experience, and uphold quality and presentation standards.

Candidates should have kitchen prep or cooking experience, be able to stand for long shifts, lift up to 20 pounds, and communicate clearly with teammates; the role emphasizes hospitality and teamwork in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen prep and cooking across pastry or related items.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls precisely.
• Clear communication with managers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Prepare a variety of pastry items.
• Ensure 100% responsibility for quality of products.
• Follow standards for portions, methods, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain ingredients at line stations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation.
• Assist in food prep during off-peak periods.
• Close the kitchen following the closing checklist.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen prep experience

Cooking experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

About Bocado Tapas

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

Position: Pastry Cook

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Prepares a variety of pastry items including entrée items, side dished, appetizers, desserts, and other food items for cooking in ovens, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, convection oven, fryers, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and /or cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!