Pastry Cook

Le Jardinier - MFAH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Benefits Hub Discounts

Family meal provided

On-site educational classes

Job summary

Bastion Hospitality LLC in Houston seeks a Pastry Cook to join our team alongside the Pastry Chef, contributing to production and service and learning a range of pastry techniques.

You will help produce seasonal specials, maintain quality, and ensure timely prep and readiness of ingredients; strong English communication and a passion for hospitality are essential.

We offer a collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits at Bastion Hospitality LLC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience professional cooking experience in restaurant or establishment of similar caliber.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent level of education, required (Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• You must be organized, motivating, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and of course personable. Working knowledge of reservation management systems is highly preferred.
• We seek individuals who pursue this career as a passion and a profession.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned areas of pastry production and works service.
• Execute recipes, maintain kitchen equipment, and always be on time
• Use working knowledge of basic pastry techniques; scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, decorating, finishing, etc.
• Assist in the production of a dynamic pastry program for the restaurants and bakery including seasonal specials.
• As a member of the bakery team, ensure stated direction and guidance in quality standards are achieved daily.
• Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant/bakery at the start of the shift. Communicate any needs in appropriate timeframe, ensuring all ingredients represent the quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the Chef.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Reservation management systems

English communication

Kitchen multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Pastry Cook to join our exceptional team of service leaders.

This position will work with the Pastry Chef in production and service and be exposed to variety of cooking techniques and excellent ingredients.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned areas of pastry production and works service.
• Execute recipes, maintain kitchen equipment, and always be on time
• Use working knowledge of basic pastry techniques; scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, decorating, finishing, etc.
• Assist in the production of a dynamic pastry program for the restaurants and bakery including seasonal specials.
• As a member of the bakery team, ensure stated direction and guidance in quality standards are achieved daily.
• Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant/bakery at the start of the shift. Communicate any needs in appropriate
  timeframe, ensuring all ingredients represent the quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the
  Chef.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience professional cooking experience in restaurant or establishment of similar caliber.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent level of education, required (Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all
  units of measure)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• You must be organized, motivating, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and of course personable. Working
  knowledge of reservation management systems is highly preferred.
• We seek individuals who pursue this career as a passion and a profession.

We are a team of hospitality professionals committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and staff. Our mission is to operate a financially responsible organization in an environment where work feels good.

Company Values

• RESPECT for our team, guests, partners, purveyors and our environment.
• EMPOWER our staff to think and act on their own with a Sense of Urgency.
• PRIDE ourselves in providing generous hospitality, distinctive cuisine and exceptional service.
• MENTOR, we encourage personal and professional Development.
• EMBRACE the daily challenge and have fun. We are all in this together!

What we offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Benefits Hub Discounts
• Family Meal Provided
• On site Educational Classes

Bastion Hospitality LLC -is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Baston Hospitality, LLC.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Compensation: To be discussed