Pastry Cook

Vesta Hospitality, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dedicated Pastry Cook to join their vibrant team. This role focuses on creating exquisite pastries and baked goods, requiring a passion for baking and a solid understanding of various mixing and finishing techniques. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. With a commitment to quality and safety, this position offers a dynamic work atmosphere, competitive wages, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that values creativity and excellence. If you are ready to elevate your baking career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Daily family meals

Generous employee discounts

Beautiful workspaces

Qualifications

• Must have a Texas Food Handlers Certificate and two years of pastry experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and operate commercial baking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Passionate about baking and able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
• Maintain a clean work station and adhere to sanitation regulations.

Skills

Baking and pastries

Mixing methods

Finishing techniques

Basic knife skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Texas Food Handlers Certificate

Minimum two years experience in pastry

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: The primary job duties and responsibilities of being a Pastry Cook – Pastry Team include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be passionate about baking and pastries.
• Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
• Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
• Basic celebration cake building and icing.
• Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including, ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
• Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers.
• Basic knife skills including, chopping, cutting and dicing.
• Handles and stores completed products.
• Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology.
• Inspect food products for consistency and quality.
• Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders and breakfast production.
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise in place.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English).
• Clear communication both verbal and written.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Tiny Boxwoods Productions offers competitive wages, daily family meals, generous employee discounts and beautiful spaces to work.

Qualifications: Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of Pastry Cook – Pastry Team.

• Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum two years experience in pastry
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions: The incumbent will be working in a restaurant and bakery setting and in the kitchen and dish area. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, kneel, push, pull, with occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and can constantly move around in the kitchen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.