Pastry Prep Cook - King of Prussia

Wearefoundingfarmers; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a dedicated Pastry Prep Cook to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will prepare delicious baked goods and desserts from scratch. As a Pastry Prep Cook, you will be responsible for adhering to high standards of food safety and quality, while also enjoying a career path that promotes growth and development. With a commitment to sustainability and exceptional hospitality, this company provides a supportive atmosphere for culinary professionals looking to make an impact in the kitchen.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Discounted shift meals

Employee massage therapist

Discounted gym membership

Training and career growth opportunities

Free online mental health therapy

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following standard recipes and procedures.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.
• Measure and assemble ingredients accurately.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Passion for hospitality and food

Bread and pastry preparation

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Professionalism

Ability to follow recipes

Physical stamina for kitchen work

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

PASTRY PREP COOK - EARN UP TO $640-$800 PER WEEK

Our Pastry Prep Cooks are integral to our culinary operations. Because our kitchens make everything from scratch, including all of our bread and desserts. Our Pastry Prep Cooks are responsible for efficiently portioning ingredients and preparing our recipes to our standards. They also adhere to our quality and sanitation protocols to ensure the highest food safety. As a Pastry Prep Cook, you will enjoy a career path that challenges you as a culinary team member and facilitates your growth and development.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR PASTRY PREP COOKS:

• Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per mth after 90 days of employment!
• Dental and vision plans offered
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous discount when dining as a guest
• Employee initiatives, including company massage therapist and discounted gym membership
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members

WHAT OUR PASTRY PREP COOKS DO:

• Prepare food items, following standard recipes and procedures within a specified time
• Read prep list and prep items, as assigned
• Properly measure and assemble ingredients required to accurately follow recipe or instructions
• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agents
• Rinse and cut raw food products
• Move food in and out of industrial ovens and cook over an open flame
• Taste, smell, and view food to ensure adherence to quality standards

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A PASTRY PREP COOK:

• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen or bakery preferred
• Passion for hospitality and food
• Bread and pastry preparation experience helpful
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment
• High level of professionalism
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Able to read and follow a recipe to standards
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperatures
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms
• May be exposed to allergens, such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees.