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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:
Range $18.25 - $22.25
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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

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned restaurant specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, cherished for its scratch kitchen approach and family recipes passed down through generations. As a vibrant and growing establishment, Maggiano's offers a warm and welcoming environment where employees are valued as teammates. This restaurant is committed to creating exceptional dining experiences by delivering high-quality meals made from fresh ingredients, with a focus on traditional Italian pastries and desserts. The company places a strong emphasis on employee growth and offers various benefits such as health, dental, and life insurance, paid sick leave, overtime pay, and free education assistance, all... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent
  • Willingness and ability to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Ability to 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
  • Ability to safely transport items to and from the kitchen on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs
  • Ability to safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent
  • Ability to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the restaurant image
  • Ability to safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
  • Ability to work in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperatures
  • Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule including 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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