Pastry Cook

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc is seeking Pastry Cooks to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will assist in the preparation and presentation of various pastries and desserts, ensuring that food safety and quality standards are maintained.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. We offer benefits like health insurance, paid vacation, and a commitment to employee wellness.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in order to follow job requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Able to lift and move various weights during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries and desserts according to recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to the Coordinator.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Communication skills

Knowledge of food safety

Tools

Kitchen knives

Cooking equipment

Job description

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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 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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