Pastry Cook

The h.wood Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Job summary

The h.wood Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Pastry Cook to assist in preparing desserts according to the restaurant's recipes. The candidate should be passionate about food, maintain a positive attitude, and thrive in a team environment.

This role offers the chance to work in a high-volume kitchen, uphold health and safety standards, and contribute to a warm, lavish dining experience for a diverse clientele.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of culinary experience.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with bending, squatting, and lifting up to 30lbs.
• Must have a strong understanding of restaurant health and safety regulations.
• Attentive and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods.
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure timely output of menu items.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure ingredient freshness by checking quality and tracking old/new items.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and store food correctly.
• Set up workstation with all ingredients and equipment.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Chef.

Job description

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Pastry Cook will assist in the preparation of desserts following the restaurant's standard recipes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, has a positive attitude, and will thrive in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare a variety of baked goods
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
• Ensure the compliance of nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure ingredient freshness by checking for quality and keeping track of old and new items.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Properly set up workstation with all ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Chef.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 2-3 years of culinary experience.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in hot/cold, and/or wet areas.
• Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.
• Must have a strong understanding of restaurant health and safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Attentive and detail oriented.

PERKS :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.