Pastry Cook

Jose Andres Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k

Pet insurance

50% food discount

Flexible schedules

Education/Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The José Andrés Group is hiring a Pastry Cook in Las Vegas. You will confidently prep and run a pastry station during busy service, while collaborating with an energetic kitchen team to reproduce menu items that meet guests' expectations.

We value a passion for learning, understanding ingredients, and expanding your knowledge of food and beverage as part of our innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and maintain a clean, organized workstation and adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and recipes.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team, and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prep and run a pastry station during busy service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to reproduce menu items.
• Continuously learn and expand knowledge of food and beverage.

Skills

Station setup

Food safety

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organization

Stamina

Lifting heavy items

Manual dexterity

Job description

Description

Pastry Cook

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.

What we would like from you:

· Leverage culinary skills, experience and technique to confidently prep and run a station during busy service.

· Seamlessly work with an energetic and positive kitchen team to prepare and reproduce menu items, which will exceed our guest’s expectations.

· A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.

· Understand all ingredients as they pertain to each recipe and preparation of each authentic menu item

What you can expect from us:

· Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits

· Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets

· 50% off food at any of our restaurants

· Flexible Schedules

· Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere

· Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

· Career Advancement opportunities

At The José Andrés Group of restaurants every endeavor is driven by the importance we place in our missions and core values. The diverse array of restaurants that make up José Andrés Group span cuisines and cultures, price points, and service styles. From two 2-Michelin-starred restaurants to game-changing small plates restaurants to fast-casual eateries and a food hall, the company offers unparalleled culinary experiences for every taste. Our restaurants serve a wide variety of global cuisines, including Spanish, American, Mexican, Greek, Peruvian and beyond, each one telling the unique stories gathered by José and the José Andrés Group team through years of travel, research, experimentation and inspiration.

JoseAndresGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Skills & Conditions

- Ability Knowledge of workstation set up and maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhere to food safety guidelines, and collaborate with the kitchen staff to meet the restaurant's menu needs.

- Thorough knowledge of menu items and recipes.

- Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.

- This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.

- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.

- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.

- Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

- May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating supervisors and other employees.

- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.