Pastry Cook

Evan Funke; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Evan Funke Chicago is seeking Pastry Cooks to assist in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and desserts. Join a team focused on quality and creativity in a busy kitchen.

Candidates should be able to work varied hours including weekends, maintain food safety standards, read a thermometer, follow recipes precisely and communicate effectively with coordinators and staff in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity.
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station.
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Get along well with others and be a team player.

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PASTRY COOKS!

A Few of Our Pastry Cook Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastry Cooks are responsible for assisting in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and/or desserts.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, produce and present pastries/baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests.
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity.
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station.
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Get along well with others and be a team player.

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