Pastry Cook

Evanston, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $22.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job Description

Tre Dita and Bar Tre Dita represent the collaborative excellence of award-winning Chef Evan Funke, known for his acclaimed work at Felix, Mother Wolf, and Funke, together with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. As an Italian restaurant with a focus on cucina Toscana, Tre Dita emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship in its cuisine. The name "Tre Dita," meaning "three fingers" in Italian, references the ideal thickness of a bistecca Fiorentina, the traditional Tuscan steak cooked to perfection over an open-hearth, wood-fired grill. Alongside this signature offering, Tre Dita serves a variety of handmade pastas and an exquisite array of Italian dishes, showcasing the... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in pastry cooking preferred
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Standing and walking for entire shifts
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Effective communication skills
Capable of multi-tasking in a busy environment
Willingness to comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines
Ability to work in confined and crowded spaces

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience as a pastry cook or in a related culinary role preferred
Knowledge of pastry techniques and baking procedures
Ability to follow recipes and special instructions accurately
Strong attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Team player mindset
Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
Basic math skills necessary for portion control and inventory management

Job Duties

Prepare, produce and present pastries and baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
Maintain food safety and quality standards
Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Get along well with others and be a team player
Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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