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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:
Exact $21.00
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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
perks and discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a well-established and beloved full-service restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine and family-friendly atmosphere. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Maggiano's is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience by combining classic, high-quality food with warm, attentive service. The restaurant operates with a focus on scratch cooking and authentic family recipes, promising fresh and delicious meals made from quality ingredients. Employees at Maggiano's enjoy a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance their work-life balance and professional development.

Currently, Maggiano's is immediately hiring Pastry C... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
  • Stand and or walk for an entire shift
  • Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs where applicable
  • Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
  • Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
  • 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 equivalent
  • Ability to develop and maintain pastry recipe books and dessert menus
  • Strong knowledge of food quality standards and hygiene practices
  • Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Effective communication skills for coordination with executive chef and management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work variable schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical capability to stand and walk for entire shifts

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