Pastry Cook - Pastry

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Baker to prepare recipes and finished desserts for daily operations and events. You will manage batch production, finish plating, and dessert production while keeping pastry stations clean and organized.

The role requires reading and following recipes, precise measurements, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long shifts. Prior bakery experience is preferred, and a team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of professional cooking or baking experience.
• Ability to read and follow set recipes.
• Able to lift 50–60 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes and food items for batch production, banquet plating and desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness of bake shop and pastry stations.
• Read and follow recipes; scale batch sizes accurately.
• Assist Chef or Stewarding Supervisor as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Batch production

Recipe reading

Attention to detail

Sanitation knowledge

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Bakers are responsible for the preparation of recipes and food items. This includes batch production, finishing , banquet plating and a la minute dessert production. They also maintain the general cleanliness of the bake shop and various pastry stations throughout the organization. They are to be organized, precise, detailed oriented and able to follow directions with flexibility based on production demands. The Baker in the absence of the Chef or Stewarding Supervisor/Manager can direct stewarding to do their job duties.

Role Responsibilities

• Ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull 150 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and reach through shift.
• Ability to read and follow directions from set recipes.
• Ability to mix formulas accurately to ensure consistency.
• Posses a team player attitude and be flexible.
• Understand and have basic knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to produce basic pastry components including, cakes, breads, creams, mousses, glazes and dessert sauces.
• Ability to perform preparation work in a timely manner.
• Clean work area and kitchen on a regular basis.
• Ensures ingredient supply levels are accurate.
• Maintain station par levels and supply for shift.
• Ability to withstand high temperatures for a long duration of time.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and guests effectively.
• Possesses basic knife skills.
• Ability to do basic math calculations necessary to determine batch sizes and scale recipes.
• Energetic and very outgoing, enthusiastic.
• Neat appearance with good personal hygiene a must.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Ability to cooperate and interact effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Must have the versatility to meet the mental and physical demands of the area.
• Requires good dexterity in wrists, hands and fingers.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs.

Who We Are

We believe in making the company a great place to work and play! We make it easy to join the fun, strive to amaze always, frequently challenge the status quo and regularly let our team members know they make a difference.

We strive to provide an amazing work environment, with lots of awesome team members, and a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years experience in a professional cooking environment.