Pastry Cook

Do-Rite Donuts - Streeterville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A popular Chicago restaurant is seeking skilled Pastry Cooks to join their team! Duties include the preparation and presentation of pastries and baked goods, maintaining food safety standards, and working in a dynamic kitchen environment. The role offers various benefits such as medical insurance, paid vacation, and a commitment to employee wellness. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and effectively use kitchen tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift items as required.
• Effective communication in both written and spoken forms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries according to recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Mixers

Job description

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

A Few of Our Pastry Cook Benefits:

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

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand‑crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled‑to‑order breakfast sandwiches. We proudly serve eye‑opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted. The culinary mantra at Do‑Rite is focused on 3 points: made in‑house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY. We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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
• Other duties will be assigned as needed