Pastry Cook

West Palm Beach, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

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 restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian-American cuisine, featuring a scratch kitchen committed to quality and fresh ingredients. Established as a leader in the casual dining segment, Maggiano's prides itself on family recipes that have been treasured for generations, offering guests an exceptional dining experience that blends tradition and innovation. The establishment not only focuses on customer satisfaction but also values its teammates by providing competitive pay, benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth and education assistance.

We are immediately hiring dedicated Pastry Cooks for both full-time and part-time positions. This role ... Show More

Job Requirements

1-year pastry chef experience or equivalent
punctuality in meeting schedule
well-manicured appearance
ability to safely transport containers up to 30 pounds
ability to stand or walk for entire shift
ability to safely navigate slick and uneven surfaces and stairs
willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays
ability to work 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 meet personal schedule requirements punctually
provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
ability to safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
skill in safely transporting items to and from kitchen on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs where applicable
willingness to work a variable and flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
ability to perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

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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