Pastry Cook

Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $23.90

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

wellness programs

Job Description

The Town Club, a distinguished part of the Jonathan Club legacy, stands as a sanctuary in the bustling heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Renowned for its unique and elegant spaces like the Rooftop Terrace, which offers a serene escape thirteen stories above the city's lively streets, and The Grill, where signature dishes are crafted from fresh ingredients harvested from the Urban Garden, complemented by expertly paired wines from seasoned sommeliers. The Town Club provides a comprehensive range of amenities including event and overnight rooms, a fully equipped gym, exquisite food and beverage services, and much more, creating an oasis of luxury and comfort amidst one of the busiest urban centers in the world. As a prominent social hub, the Town Club is committed to delivering an unparalleled experience to its members, blending impeccable hospitality with a vibrant community atmosphere.

Joining the culinary team at the Town Club as a Pastry Cook presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to this exceptional member experience. This role is integral to the culinary operations, focusing on delivering high-quality pastry products and desserts that reflect the club’s commitment to excellence. The position requires working across various stations, ensuring adherence to strict sanitation and food safety standards while skillfully handling preparation and cooking tasks. As a Pastry Cook, you will collaborate closely with the Pastry Sous Chef, the Chef Patissier, and the Chef de Cuisine to plan and execute culinary services that uphold the club's prestigious reputation. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a passion for culinary arts, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. The hourly pay rate for this role is $23.90, with the employment type being full-time, offering a stable and rewarding career path within a respected institution that values family, community, wellness, respect, and passion. Working at the Town Club means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to providing an extraordinary and welcoming atmosphere for all members, fostering lifelong connections and community engagement. The club is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This position not only demands culinary expertise but also emphasizes teamwork, training, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation in all food items served to members. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment that champions innovation and excellence in culinary arts.

Job Requirements

excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality
great personal hygiene and grooming standards
should be able to communicate, read and write clearly and effectively
1-5 years of previous experience in a high volume kitchen or full-service hotel required

Job Qualifications

1-5 years of previous experience in a high volume kitchen or full-service hotel
excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
ability to operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, stoves, sheeters and fryers
knowledge of sanitation regulations and safe food handling
ability to communicate, read and write clearly and effectively
great personal hygiene and grooming standards
ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality

Job Duties

Provides the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to our members
works in the designated station as set by Chef Patissier or Pastry Sous Chef
organizes the assigned work area and efficiently puts away orders
prepares and sells food within recommended periods to meet members expectations
operates kitchen equipment including mixers, baking ovens, stoves, sheeters, and fryers
produces quality products in a timely and efficient manner for the members and team members
maintains cleanliness and sanitation at the work area
prepares and cooks all food items by the recipe, specification, and yield guide
prepares ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
adheres to quality and presentation standards, food preparation checklists and breakdowns
prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of cakes, custards, cookies, breakfast items, and other food items
prepares ingredients using a full range of cooking methods
weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients in correct proportions
possesses general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making cakes & cookies, preparing custards, fruit preparation, and a la minute cooking
sets up the station with par stocks of menu items and prepares dishes designated for that station
checks supplies, prep lists, and ensures all items are prepped timely
replenishes service lines, restocks and prepares workstation for next shift
ensures all products are stored properly at appropriate levels
communicates any needed assistance during busy periods and reports incidents to Chef Patissier or Pastry Sous Chef
checks and ensures correctness of temperature of appliances and food
serves food in proper portions on correct serving vessels and plates
washes and disinfects kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment
maintains correct portion size and quality of food to club's standards
minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted food cost
reviews status of work and follow-up actions with Chef Patissier or Pastry Sous Chef before leaving
assists in providing on-the-job training and development of new cooks
assists other team members in the kitchen when needed or performs other tasks assigned by management