Pastry Cook

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the culinary team, preparing food for Blend Cafe + Bakery, caterings, and Mitchell Hall events. You will follow recipes and standard formulas to ensure quality and timely production, contributing to a great guest dining experience.

The role includes producing baked goods, sauces, salads, sandwiches, and soups per menu specifications, and maintaining clean workspaces and equipment.

Qualifications

• One year of baking and pastry experience or completion of the CSCC Capstone Program.
• State Driver's License or ability to access work sites.

Responsibilities

• Food Handling: prepares all food to menu specifications using proper techniques.
• Building Partnerships: works with culinary team to create a positive dining experience.
• Facilities Management & Inventory: maintains cleanliness and manages storage areas.
• Culture of Respect: fosters a safe, inclusive environment for all staff and students.

Skills

Baking & pastry

Education

CSCC Capstone Program

Job description

Job Summary

Compensation Type: Hourly Compensation: $18.00 The Pastry Cook works with the culinary team to prepare and produce food for various food outlets, including Blend Cafe + Bakery, caterings, and Mitchell Hall events. The Pastry Cook will prepare food using proper techniques and methods, provide quality and consistency by following standardized formulas and recipes, and, work with the culinary team to create a great dining experience for our guests. This role is responsible for ensuring proper and timely production of all foods, including but not limited to baked goods, sauces, salads, sandwiches and soups in accordance with menu specification, and for the cleanliness of their work space, coolers, storage areas and dish tank.

Responsibilities

Food Handling Prepares food using proper techniques in accordance with menu specifications. Prepares and produces all food including, but not limited to, baked goods, sauces, soups, sandwiches and salads in accordance with menu specification. Produces high quality items that follow the established menus and ServSafe sanitation standards.

Building Partnerships Works with the culinary team to create a positive dining experience for cafe and catering guests. Collaborates with Chefs, Culinary Coordinators, Bakers, Faculty, and other staff. Works with and supports student interns and student employees.

Facilities Management & Inventory Maintains cleanliness of stations, coolers, freezers and storage areas. Keeps equipment and work area clean and in proper operating condition. Communicates food requisition needs to maintain inventory levels.

Culture of Respect Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of baking and pastry experience and/or successful completion of the CSCC Capstone Program.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Contract and Hours

Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 20

Company Information

There has never been a better time to join Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes. Columbus State is one of the largest community colleges in Ohio and in the nation, serving more than 41,000 students annually. Since we opened in 1963, we have served students and employees from all backgrounds. Columbus State offers more than 200 programs leading to a variety of associate degrees, certificates, and BSN program. In addition, Columbus State has more than 3,000 dedicated employees with decades of service who work alongside new talent to share knowledge and experience. The college is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Check out our Fast Facts to learn more. For more information on the Columbus State's community impact, please check out our Community page. Columbus State’s mission is to educate and inspire, providing our students with the opportunity to achieve their goals. Our vision is that the college is Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity.

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail]. For additional information on accommodations please click here.

Columbus State Community College strives to foster an environment where everyone is welcomed into our learning and working community. We celebrate the humanity of every individual and value inclusive learning and working environments for all. We commit to removing barriers and expanding access for all of our people while respecting their unique lived experiences. Ultimately, we center our growing community and our students’ success in all of our work.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process (required for most positions).

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