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Charlestowne Hotels

Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal allowance

Job Description

Our company operates within the vibrant hospitality industry, renowned for its dedication to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. As a leading establishment, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional dining experience characterized by high-quality food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere. We operate a fine dining restaurant equipped with a sophisticated kitchen where creativity and precision meet to produce superior cuisine. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of preparation, presentation, and service has earned us a reputation as an elite destination for those seeking gourmet dining options.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastry Coo... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2-3 years experience in pastry preparation or baking
  • Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion sizes
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control
  • Physical capability to lift 30 lbs
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
  • Ability to lift and/or carry goods weighing a maximum of 30 lbs. on continuous schedule
  • Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces
  • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or recipe form

Job Duties

  • Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
  • Understands and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
  • Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintains a clean sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
  • Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
  • Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
  • Understands food safety, and helps control bacteria growth by keeping away from the danger zone
  • Understands shelf life and thaw time of a product
  • Closes kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Assists others in closing the kitchen
  • Attends all schedule employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Pastry and/or Executive Chef

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location