Pastry Cook

Major Food Brand; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

TransitChek discount

Referral Rewards program

Dining program

Progressive paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Major Food Group is hiring experienced Pastry Cooks with a strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of cuisine and professionalism in our Miami kitchen. You will create and prepare pastry items, plan dessert menus, oversee junior staff, and ensure a clean, organized workspace while contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.

Open to candidates with at least 2 years in high-volume or fine dining; culinary diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required.
• Team-orientated and positive attitude; strong communication skills required.
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business.
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen.
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch.
• Plan the dessert and pastry menus to complement savory items.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times.
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients.
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

High-volume dining

Fine dining

Education

Culinary diploma, Pastry Arts

Job description

MFG is hiring experienced Pastry Cooks with a strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of cuisine and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent in experience strongly preferred
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

BENEFITS:

• competitive salary
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• TransitChek discount
• Referral Rewards program
• a generous dining program
• progressive paid time off
• many opportunities for growth and development for those who show long-term commitment to their role and MFG

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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