Pastry Cook: Elevate Desserts in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Groot Hospitality; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Papi Steak (Miami), a Groot Hospitality venue, is hiring a Pastry Cook to handle daily pastry preparation and station upkeep in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting.

The role requires adherence to recipes and presentation standards, maintaining mise-en-place, and working closely with the Pastry Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station in time for service according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all pastry items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Pastry Chef or restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift and is responsible in taking inventory after service.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef or chef de partie at any time.
• A thorough and deep understanding of professional pastry including basic techniques and working food knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous pastry cook experience.
• Professional communications skills are required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to quality of service and in food and beverage knowledge.
• Must be aware of company policies regarding benefits, call outs, vacation hours and uniform standards, etc.
• Must be open-minded and show the eagerness to learn and move forward.

Job description

Papi Steak (Miami), a Groot Hospitality venue, is hiring a Pastry Cook to handle daily pastry preparation and station upkeep in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting.

The role requires adherence to recipes and presentation standards, maintaining mise-en-place, and working closely with the Pastry Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across shifts, including weekends and holidays.