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Maggiano's Little Italy

Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Great pay
overtime eligibility
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
FREE Education assistance
perks and discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned full-service restaurant chain known for delivering an authentic Italian dining experience with a focus on tradition and quality. Founded with a passion for Italian cuisine and culture, the establishment prides itself on scratch kitchens where family recipes are cherished and passed down through generations. Guests at Maggiano's enjoy not only great food but a warm atmosphere and attentive service, making it a beloved destination for families, friends, and special occasions. The restaurant values its teammates and provides a supportive workplace environment, which is evident in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities offered to employees.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prefer a minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent
  • Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
  • Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
  • Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
  • Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
  • Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
  • Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent
  • Ability to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Ability to maintain a clean, well-manicured persona reflecting the restaurant's image
  • Capability to safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for entire shifts
  • Skilled in operating kitchen equipment and utensils safely
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work under stressful and variable conditions
  • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Perform a daily walk through inventory to prioritize product utilization
  • Identify and communicate inventory and equipment needs to ordering manager
  • Meet daily with executive chef to coordinate and ensure production standards
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizes
  • Assist in the development of dessert menus and items
  • Produce pastries for the restaurant as well as for special functions
  • Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of pastry items
  • Prepare pastry items according to prescribed recipes
  • Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
  • Coordinate proper food storage according to standing operating procedure
  • Work dessert station on line when necessary
  • Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items
  • Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
  • Operate functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
  • Communicate problems to management immediately
  • Review catering function agenda on a daily basis
  • Confirm guest reservations with management to determine preparation quantities
  • Maintain a well manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Be an active team player
  • Follow supervisor's instructions
  • Work under more than average stressful conditions
  • Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
  • Assist servers in preparing appropriate presentation of pastry items
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
  • Follow proper hand washing procedure
  • Communicate with director of purchasing and product development when ordering an item not included in the weekly product report
  • Review and update pastry item descriptions for service staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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