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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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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick leave
overtime pay
Education Assistance
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a well-established restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, family-oriented dining experience. The restaurant prides itself on delivering high-quality dishes made from scratch using time-honored family recipes. Committed to creating a hospitable and team-focused work environment, Maggiano's offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities to accommodate diverse schedules and career stages. They are devoted to supporting their employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities, reflecting their status as an equal opportunity employer.

The position of Pastry Cook at Maggiano's Little Italy involves the meticulous production of all baked goods, pastries,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or equivalent
  • Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects restaurant image
  • Safely transport containers up to 30 pounds
  • Stand and/or walk for entire shift
  • Safely transport items on slick or uneven surfaces and stairs
  • Safely move about all restaurant areas
  • Work variable and flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Perform duties 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 equivalent
  • Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency
  • Knowledge of proper food storage and sanitation procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen and management teams
  • Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Team player with a professional appearance and demeanor

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 development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizes
  • Assist in development of dessert menus and items
  • Produce pastries for restaurant and special functions
  • Prepare ingredients needed for pastry recipes
  • Prepare pastry items according to prescribed recipes
  • Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
  • Coordinate proper food storage according to standing operating procedures
  • 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 for preparation
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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