Pastry Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to create delightful desserts and breads that ensure guest satisfaction. In this role, you will showcase your baking skills, execute recipes with precision, and maintain a well-organized work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant culinary setting, where your creativity and dedication to the culinary arts will shine. Join a team that values customer focus and teamwork, and be part of an environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you have a love for baking and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of baking/pastry experience with creativity and passion.
• Commitment to professionalism and fine dining standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pastries using recipe instructions and techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station while preparing desserts.

Skills

Baking

Pastry Techniques

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Job description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Pastry Cook will prepare and execute pastries using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods, pastry techniques and standards to fulfill our guest's orders.
• The Pastry Cook will respond to the Chef/Manager on duty.
• The Pastry Cook will maintain a clean and organized work station while preparing desserts for our guests.
• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
• Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level.
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 80 pounds frequently.
• Able to remain standing and active for a 6-8-hour shift.
• Able to safely use cleaning agents.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs.
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner.
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that belief.
• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members.
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations.
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will possess at least two years prior baking/pastry experience with creativity and passion for the culinary arts. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to learn and dedication to food, technique, and hospitality. This will be inspired by fine dining —so your commitment to professionalism is essential.