Pastry Cook

Harlo Steakhouse and Bar; Summerlin South (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LEV Restaurant Group in Las Vegas is seeking a Pastry Cook to plan, set up, and prepare quality pastries, desserts, breads, and related items for outlets, banquets, and amenities. The role requires maintaining health standards and collaborating with the culinary team to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have strong pastry skills, flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends, and experience with inventory and quality control in a high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate adequate pastry skills and operation.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce pastries, desserts, breads, and related items for all outlets and banquets.
• Maintain Health Department standards in prep areas, walk-ins, and equipment.
• Assist in producing and plating pastries and desserts.
• Inspect orders for quality and presentation.
• Work with culinary staff to meet production schedules and timelines.
• Display creativity and artistic presentation in plated items.

Skills

Pastry skills

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary:The Pastry Cook’s responsibilities are to plan, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry department to include, but not limited to pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items, in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.Essential Job Functions; include but not limited to:Understand and maintain all standard pastry recipesEnsure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basisResponsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenitiesKeep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.Assists in producing and plating pastries and dessertsInspects orders to ensure high quality and presentationWork well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needsPrioritize, organize, delegate work and follow throughProduce creative and artistic food workPerform job functions with minimal supervisionWork cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a teamMaintain food preparation handling and correct storage standardsSupport procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controlsFollows proper handling and right temperature of all food productsQualifications:Demonstrate adequate pastry skills and operationMust be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidaysMust be able to perform in fast paced environmentKnowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory controlAbility to monitor and/or maintain quality control standardsAbility to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goodsInterpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral formAbility to receive, stock, and/or deliver goodsKnowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materialsKnowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standardsPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. In some instances, the entire shiftIntermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerAble to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistanceRead and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to leftReach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stoopingAbility to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° FEducation and Required Experience:High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Culinary certification preferredMinimum 2 years prior experience as a Pastry Cook requiredThe LEV Restaurant Group was founded in 2002 as a vehicle to inspire, create, develop and operate world class experiences for food & beverage concepts in the Restaurant Industry. We are excited to collaborate and invest in entrepreneurial spirited professionals to create authentic, immersive drinking and dining experiences. We partner with chefs, service leaders, and brand ambassadors and provide all the support necessary to ensure brand development success. Based in Las Vegas, LEV Restaurant Group oversees 800 employees and 40+ multi-state locations.Our CORE Focus and Values are to celebrate Dedication, Passion, Growth and Creativity while being Collaborative.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAt LEV Restaurant Group, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 702-566-7210.https://www.levrg.com/