Pastry Cook II: Creative Pastry Artist with Flexible Shifts

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seminole Tribe seeks a pastry cook with a passion for producing fine pastries, breads, tarts and petit fours. You will work under the Pastry Chef and assist other cooks to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality pastries for guests.

Minimum two years bakery and pastry experience is required; a Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship is preferred. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible shifts in a fast-paced environment with a focus on guest delight.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare all manners of baked goods and pastries.
• Ability to prepare bulk bakery and pastry items in addition to small-batch creative bakery and pastry items.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service, positively interacts with customers and employees.
• Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including, but not limited to, choppers, slicers, mixers and grinders, and fryers.
• Assist with preparation of food.
• Assists all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensures that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensures the proper storing of any foods, including those from a previous function.
• Ensures the proper closing down of work stations.
• Ensures cleanliness of working area; reports all equipment for safety failures, hazardous areas and accidents.
• Ability to inspect and maintain all areas for which they are responsible.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Ability to lift, move and push/pull items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of employees.
• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.

Skills

Bakery and pastry knowledge

Bulk production

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship

Job description

The Seminole Tribe seeks a pastry cook with a passion for producing fine pastries, breads, tarts and petit fours. You will work under the Pastry Chef and assist other cooks to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality pastries for guests.

Minimum two years bakery and pastry experience is required; a Culinary Arts Degree or apprenticeship is preferred. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible shifts in a fast-paced environment with a focus on guest delight.