Pastry Cook

Miru at the St. Regis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - mental健康

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical/-

Job summary

Miru at the St. Regis Chicago is seeking Pastry Cooks to join our team. You will assist in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and desserts in a high-end hotel setting.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You’s portfolio of restaurants. Strong emphasis on food quality and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken directions.
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed portioning controls and maintain par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer correctly and respond to deviations.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Keep track of menu item counts and inform staff when quantities are low.
• Account for all items leaving the station.
• Follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines and Employee Handbook.
• Be a team player and work well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Food safety

Stamina

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)

Miru, Japanese for view, is located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant boasts two terraces and a dining room that overlooks the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Miru is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features sushi, sashimi and raw selections from the sushi bar, complimented by a selection of sharable dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastry Cooksare 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