Pastry Cook

Lee's Summit, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $21.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Great pay

overtime eligibility

Paid sick leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Education Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned full-service Italian restaurant known for its authentic family recipes, warm ambiance, and scratch kitchen approach to preparing meals. As part of a reputable restaurant group, Maggiano's prides itself on delivering high-quality dining experiences through a commitment to fresh ingredients and exceptional culinary standards. The team environment at Maggiano's fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, making it an excellent workplace for culinary professionals seeking to grow their skills while contributing to an established dining destination.

The position available is for Pastry Cooks, with both full-time and part-time opportunities, offering immediate hiring. This role is ess... Show More

Job Requirements

meet personal schedule requirements punctually
provide a clean, well-manicured persona reflective of the restaurant's image
safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
stand and/or walk for entire shift
safely transport items on slick, 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 coordinate with executive chef and collaborate in recipe development
knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
ability to present pastries with consistent quality and appearance
strong team player with good communication skills
capacity to work in a fast-paced, stressful kitchen environment
punctual and reliable work ethic
flexibility to work 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)

Job Location

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