Pastry Helper

DO & CO group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

401K and health benefits

Career development

Job summary

DO & CO group in Des Plaines is seeking a dynamic Pastry Helper to support the pastry production team, assist with fruit cutting and plating, and maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene. The role involves working at multiple stations and collaborating with kitchen staff.

Offering competitive pay, daily meals, and benefits such as 401K and health coverage, this position provides opportunities for career development within a luxury hospitality group with a global presence.

Qualifications

• Knife skills for cutting and peeling fruit.
• Comply with food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assist pastry production team and maintain clean, organized workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing pastry products and plating.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Report issues with the food safety system to management.
• Keep work area clean and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Station duties

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Pastry Helper in Desplaines!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing pastry products, plating cold meals such as fruit salads and pastries. Use knife skills for cutting and peeling fruit. Perform tasks in different station such as (Fruit cutting station, economy packing station, juice station, basket station, assembling and plating food etc.)
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
• Keep immediate work area clean at all times and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
• Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards and follow the guidance of the executive or sous chef
• Assist kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay $20.00
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.