Pastry - Cook I

Rane Culinary Science Center; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, Alabama is seeking a Pastry Chef - Cook I to lead pastry production, maintaining quality and presentation standards. Responsibilities include preparing doughs, fillings, baking, and decorating pastries, with daily output planned from the production sheet.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year pastry kitchen experience and ServSafe certification, and will ensure food safety, correct temperatures, and adherence to company policies while supporting team operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Culinary college is preferred.
• 1+ year experience in a professional pastry kitchen or restaurant preferred for this position.
• ServSafe certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bread and pastries, including doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate.
• Review the Production sheet to understand a variety of baked goods to be produced daily.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance.
• Keep the Chef informed of excess food items for planning daily specials.
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment to prepare baked foods.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to management.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout the shift.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Culinary college preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

The Pastry Chef - Cook I is a lead pastry cook.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist management in training, motivating, and coaching employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare bread and pastries, including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate.
• Review the Production sheet to understand a variety of baked goods to be produced daily.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance.
• Keep the Chef informed of excess food items for planning daily specials.
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to management.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout the shift.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training is required; Culinary college is preferred.
• 1+ year experience in a professional pastry kitchen or restaurant preferred for this position.
• ServSafe certification

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.