Pastry Cook

Do-Rite Donuts - Willis Tower (1239); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Accident Protection

401(k)

Job summary

Do-Rite Donuts - Willis Tower is hiring pastry cooks in Chicago. The role involves preparing and presenting a variety of pastries and baked goods while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include restaurant discounts, medical insurance, wellness programs, and a 401(k). Join us in a supportive atmosphere committed to quality and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to follow job requirements.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
• Understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries and baked goods according to recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate any food delays to the Coordinator.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Multi-tasking in a busy environment

Food safety and quality standards

Tools

Kitchen tools and equipment

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