Pastry Cook - Fine Dinning (m/f)

The Vendom Company; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company located in Miami seeks a skilled Pastry Cook to prepare a variety of pastry items including desserts and breakfast treats. The ideal candidate will have experience working in high-volume establishments and demonstrate familiarity with French pastry techniques. Responsibilities include maintaining health regulations and meeting with the Executive Chef to ensure high-quality standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• 1 year proven experience working as a Pastry cook in a high-volume establishment.
• Good knowledge of French pastry techniques.
• Ability to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality pastry items such as desserts and breakfast items.
• Maintain and abide by sanitation/health regulations.
• Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Énergie

Organisation

Professionnalisme

Ponctualité

Education

High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship

College degree or culinary school degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Windows

POS

Job description

Head office: 2800 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33137

The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces, and special request items.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly, and safely.
2. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
3. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
4. Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
5. Check production schedule and par levels.
6. Establish priority items for the day.
7. Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.

Profile:

• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours.
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Demonstrates adequate pastry skills and operations.
• Ability to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering, and special events.

Skills:

• Communication and teamwork-oriented.
• Maintains a good energy level.
• Thorough and organized.
• Professionalism.
• Punctuality.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• 1 year proven experience working as a Pastry cook in a high-volume establishment.
• Good knowledge of French pastry techniques.
• College degree or culinary school degree preferred but not necessary.
• Computer knowledge (Excel, Windows, POS, etc.).
• Great communication skills.