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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 $17.00 - $20.00
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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 cuisine and a scratch kitchen approach. Known for its family-oriented atmosphere and commitment to quality, Maggiano's prides itself on offering guests classic Italian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic family recipes. With locations across the United States, the company values a team-based culture where employees are treated with respect and encouraged to grow professionally through various benefits such as free education assistance and comprehensive health plans. The establishment focuses on creating a welcoming environment for both its guests and teammates, combining tradition with innovation in its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or equivalent
  • Ability to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Maintain a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the restaurant image
  • Safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Stand and/or walk for entire shifts
  • Safely transport items on slick and uneven surfaces including stairs
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Perform tasks in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke, and temperatures

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or equivalent
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions
  • Strong attention to detail in food preparation and presentation
  • Good communication skills for coordination with team members
  • Ability to follow supervisors instructions
  • Commitment to maintaining a professional appearance
  • Understanding of sanitation standards including hand washing
  • Ability to assist in recipe and menu development

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 development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizes
  • Assist in development of dessert menus and items
  • Produce pastries for the restaurant and special functions
  • Prepare ingredients needed for pastry recipes
  • Prepare pastry items according to prescribed recipes
  • Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
  • Coordinate proper food storage according to procedures
  • Work dessert station on line when necessary
  • Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items
  • Safely and efficiently use knives and utensils necessary for menu preparation
  • Operate functions of position alone 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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