PASTRY COOK

Bartolottacatering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartolottacatering in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a dedicated Pastry Department Manager to oversee the efficient daily operations. This role encompasses staff management, menu creation, and maintaining high food quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of food safety regulations and a history of effective teamwork. Additional responsibilities include managing food costs and planning effective food preparation to guarantee quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation.
• Manage food costs and inventory.
• Create or modify menus to maintain quality standards.
• Coach pastry department staff in their daily responsibilities.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations.
• Meet with clients for cake and pastry orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Food-handling techniques

Pressure management

Personal cleanliness

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for the effective daily operations of the pastry department. This includes employee development, financial management and facilities management. Responsible for creating, implementation and management of the pastry menu.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and directing food preparation.
• Manage food costs and control purchasing and inventory.
• Modify menus or create new ones for effectiveness and that meet quality standards.
• Manage pastry department staff’s activities and daily responsibilities.
• Interact with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and products.
• Work closely with General Manager and Executive Chef.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain current and accurate recipes, reports and inventory related data.
• Conduct daily pastry line checks.
• Manage and coach personnel in an effective manner that meets quality service.
• Educate the FOH and BOH staff about new recipes and menu items.
• Meet with clients to detail cake and pastry orders for special events.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.