Pastry Cook

Union Joints; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating a variety of delicious baked goods, from pastries to breads, in a bustling kitchen environment. With a commitment to quality and creativity, you'll play a key role in crafting memorable culinary experiences. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you're ready to bring your baking skills to a supportive and innovative kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries and baked goods.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods including breads, pastries, and cakes.
• Maintain quality control standards and ensure cleanliness of work areas.
• Review production schedules to determine baking needs.

Skills

Baking

Pastry Preparation

Quality Control

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Ovens

Dough Rollers

Cookie Cutters

Job description

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UNION JOINTS IS THE LITTLE HOUSE THAT MAC & CHEESE BUILT.

It started in 1995. The Clarkston union, Union General, Union Woodshop, Woodshop Shop, Vinsetta Garage, Fenton Fire Hall, Bunkhouse Burgers, Pump House, Honcho, Gran Castor, Union Assembly, and Mom’s Spaghetti: these are places you won’t find anywhere else because they’re in one-of-a-kind places.

Union Joints' Central Prep Kitchen is hiring hard-working, creative folks to round out our stellar crew! Prep and pastry cook positions available. Experience a plus, but we will train! Join the crew responsible for crafting the Most Macked Mac, the most delicious pastries and more!

Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, 401(k) and PTO!

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of baking duties and assists with the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, biscuits, and other pastries.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, biscuits, and other pastries, including icings and frostings, according to established recipes
• Reviews production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities
• Spreads or sprinkles a range of various toppings on specialty baked items
• Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and fancy pastries either by hand or by using dough rollers and cookie cutters
• Receives ingredients and other supplies from main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operations
• Cuts and weighs dough into uniform portions with knife or divider, molds dough into loaves or other shapes, and places in pans; proofs dough and bakes in oven using peel; inspects product for quality during and after baking and makes adjustments to processes as required
• Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions
• Completes production sheets and other records as required
• May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Two years of experience working in a kitchen setting preferred
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls, and other baked goods
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
• Ability to receive, stock, and deliver goods
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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