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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:
Exact $24.00
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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
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned full-service restaurant chain specializing in authentic Italian-American cuisine. Established with a dedication to traditional family recipes and a commitment to providing guests with a warm and inviting dining experience, Maggiano's has grown to become a beloved destination for those seeking high-quality, scratch-made meals in an elegant yet comfortable setting. Known for its scratch kitchen approach, Maggiano's consistently emphasizes fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes that celebrate Italian culinary heritage. The restaurant not only values quality food production but also fosters a workplace culture that supports team members with competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing education opportunities.<... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 work under more than average stressful conditions
  • ability to make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
  • active team player
  • ability to maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift
  • ability to follow proper hand washing procedures
  • good communication skills to interact with director of purchasing and product development
  • ability to review and update pastry item descriptions for service staff

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 standard 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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