Pastry Cook

Beatrix - Streeterville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical 0

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix - Streeterville is hiring Pastry Cooks to join our team in Chicago. You will assist in the preparation, production and presentation of pastries and desserts, following prescribed recipes and requests.

The role requires attention to food safety and the ability to communicate effectively in a busy kitchen. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within our Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry/baking preferred.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, baked goods and desserts according to recipes.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Read thermometer accurately and monitor temperatures.
• Stay organized in a fast-paced, busy kitchen.
• Support team and follow employment policies.

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)

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu features comfort food with a healthful twist, with favorites including the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger and more. Beatrix is also known for the iconic coffee bar and bakery counter in each location offering signature cookies, in-house pastries, Fresh-Squeezed Juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks.

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 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