Pastry Cook

FITLER CLUB LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitler Club LLC in Philadelphia is seeking a Pastry Cook to oversee plating, quality, quantity, and timeliness at the pastry station, following Fitler Club recipes and standards under sanitary conditions.

You will collaborate with kitchen staff to meet demand, assist with banquet production when needed, maintain proper storage temperatures per DOH regulations, and uphold grooming, teamwork, and respectful communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and kitchen operations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Solid understanding of pastry methods and variety of doughs.
• Able to follow recipes and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plate pastries to recipe standards and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and proper storage temperatures.
• Collaborate with team in a fast-paced kitchen and assist with banquet prep as needed.
• Deliver courteous service and protect confidentiality of club information.
• Work effectively with management and co-workers, upholding grooming standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Priority setting

Pastry production

Team collaboration

Job description

Title Pastry Cook

Reports to Pastry Chef

Overview

The Pastry Cook is responsible for plating, quality, quantity, and timeliness of the pastry station. Prepare products in accordance with Fitler Club recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food products have been prepared correctly before cooking and are prepared to Fitler Club’s recipes and standards.
• Clean equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion
• Manage proper storing temperatures according to DOH regulations
• Deliver timely and courteous service to Fitler Club guests in adherence to our company policies
• Work consistently with others in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• In addition to pastry production you will be asked to assist as needed with banquet production prep.
• Maintain confidentiality of all members and Club information
• Follows grooming and uniform standards established for this role
• Working as a team, effectively communicating with management and co-workers
• Always being positive, showing enthusiasm, being humble, being thankful, and being respectful to all team members
• Performs all other duties as directed by immediate supervisors

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and multi-task
• Solid experience in relevant pastry positions, production experience strongly preferred.
• Able to work quickly and adapt to meet flow of demand.
• Able to stand for full shift.
• Able tolift 25 lbs.
• Able to work in hot, fast-paced environment.
• 1+ years experience in similar roles preferred
• Solid understanding of food preparation and basic cooking methods across varied styles.
• Creaming method, custards, cakes, laminated doughs, breads, and volume production.
• Able to follow recipes and verbal instructions with minimum supervision.