Pastry Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lago Glenview, part of the Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group, is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of pastry items and assist in daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality dishes reach guests with hospitality and style.

We value enthusiasm, attention to detail, and teamwork. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 20+ pounds, and maintaining clean, organized stations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and delivering an excellent dining experience to guests.
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude when interacting with team members and guests.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team members.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner.
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant.
• Prepare a variety of pastry items including entrées, sides, desserts, and other food items.
• Maintain quality and portion control and follow kitchen rules and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations.
• Keep work stations clean and sanitary and follow safety policies.
• Assist in closing the kitchen and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for food

Team-oriented

Clear communication

Stamina for long shifts

Kitchen experience

Job description

ABOUT LAGO (GLENVIEW)

Excellence is coming to Glenview, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani. With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself. If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

Position: Pastry Cook

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Prepares a variety of pastry items including entrée items, side dished, appetizers, desserts, and other food items for cooking in ovens, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, convection oven, fryers, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and /or cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!