Prep Cook

Tiny Boxwoods; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local bakery and restaurant in Bellaire, Texas is seeking a Pastry Prep Cook to prepare cookies, pastries, and savory items. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in pastry or prep cooking, possess a Texas Food Handlers certificate, and demonstrate a passion for baking. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the work area and assisting with various kitchen operations. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in pastry or prep cooking.
• Flexible availability in scheduling.
• Ability to follow traditional and modern recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cookie doughs, pastries, and savory items.
• Assist with set up of banquet functions and breakfast production.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Passion for baking and pastries

Basic knife skills

Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology

Ability to multitask

Clear verbal and written communication

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Job description

Position Description

Job title: Pastry Prep Cook
Reports to: Bakery Manager(s)/Executive Pastry Chef
Classification: Non- Exempt, hourly pay

Job Purpose

Tiny's Bakery Pastry Prep Cooks prepare and produce our cookie doughs, fresh pastries, ice cream, and prepped savory items that support Tiny's Milk & Cookies, and our restaurants. Pastry Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Bakery Managers and Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick-paced and hot environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be passionate about baking and pastries.
• Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
• Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
• Basic celebration cake building and icing.
• Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
• Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers.
• Basic knife skills including chopping, cutting and dicing.
• Handles and stores completed products.
• Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology.
• Inspect food products for consistency and quality.
• Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders and breakfast production.
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise in place.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English).
• Clear communication both verbal and written.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of Pastry Prep Cook.

Qualifications include:

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Minimum two years of experience in pastry or prep cooking
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant and bakery setting and in the kitchen and dish area. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, kneel, push, pull, with occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and can constantly move around in the kitchen.