Pastry Cook Entry Level

Bern's Steak House; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday bonuses

Employee meals

Discounts at Bern’s venues

Free parking

Job summary

Bern's Steak House is seeking a responsible pastry team member to craft high-quality pastries and desserts per our standard recipes and presentation. Assist in production and maintain par stocks, ensuring cleanliness and strict hygiene in the pastry area.

The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen, attention to detail, and teamwork to deliver consistently excellent dessert options for guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year pastry/food & beverage experience preferred.
• Candidate must maintain cleanliness and comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate pastry and bakery section from day to night shifts.
• Prepare a variety of pastries and desserts following Bern's Steak House recipes.
• Ensure high quality and proper food presentation of all desserts.
• Maintain correct temperatures and proper handling of all foods.
• Decorate pastries with icing and toppings to enhance presentation.
• Monitor quality of ingredients and equipment, reporting issues to supervisor.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Food hygiene compliance

Multitasking in high-volume setting

Equipment operation & maintenance

Cleanliness & organization

Guest and co-worker respect

Education

High school diploma

1 year pastry/food & beverage experience

Tools

Pastry tools & equipment

Job description

Summary

Bern's Steak House is looking for someone responsible to create high quality pastry dishes with the standard recipes andpresentationsof Bern's Steak Housein order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. Also assist in production and maintenance of par stocks of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products whilemaintaining the highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.

Responsibilities

• Work day-to- nightoperations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.


• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, etc. following Bern's Steak House recipes.


• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.


• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products throughout the entire shift.


• Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting.


• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.


• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.


• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.

Skills

• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.


• Must possess attention to detail.


• Must work well with others and be a team player.


• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


• Must have the ability to multitask in a high-volume restaurant setting.


• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.


• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas.


• Must have consideration, respect to our guests and co-workers.


• Must be in compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Prerequisites

• Possess professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.


• Positive attitude, guest oriented and service minded.

Education

High school diploma and1yearexperience in the pastry, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Benefits and Perks

Immediate

• Closed OnMonday


• Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve


• Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLAC
  
  
  
  • Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)
  
  
  • Short Term Disability Income Insurance
  
  
  • Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance
  
  
  • Cancer ProtectionInsurance
  
  
  • Critical Care Protection Insurance
  
  
  • Hospital Choice Insurance
  
  
  
  


• Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets


• Family First Discounts
  
  
  
  • 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests
  
  
  • 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests
  
  
  • 10% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store
  
  
  • 20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee
  
  
  • 20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee
  
  
  • 20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchase
  
  
  • Marriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations
  
  
  
  


• Complimentary Family Meal and/or $3 Discounted Meal per shift


• Free, Secure, Covered Parking

90-Days

• Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenured Based Employer Contribution
  
  
  
  • Health
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  
  


• Internal Career Growth Opportunities

1-Year

• Tenured Anniversary Pay for maintaining full-time status (5 days up to 20 days paid annually)


• 401K Employer Match of 25% Up To the First 6%


• Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials

The Company values a diverse workforce with all the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer our organization. We are committed to providing opportunities and developing employees to their fullest potential without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, disability, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.