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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 $16.75 - $20.25
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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 full-service Italian restaurant celebrated for its authentic family recipes and exceptional scratch kitchen approach. This well-established restaurant brand is dedicated to delivering high-quality dining experiences, blending traditional Italian cuisine with contemporary culinary techniques. Maggiano's prides itself on nurturing a vibrant team environment where employees are valued and offered numerous benefits, including competitive pay, overtime eligibility, paid sick leave in applicable states, and comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance packages. The company also supports continued education, offering free education assistance to help employees grow professionally within the hospitality industry. Working at Maggiano's means joining a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • prefer a minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent
  • meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • provide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • safely transport containers up to 30 pounds
  • stand and/or walk for an entire shift
  • safely transport items on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs
  • safely move about all areas of the restaurant
  • work a variable and flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  • perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperatures

Job Qualifications

  • prefer a 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 established image of the restaurant
  • safely transport containers up to 30 pounds
  • ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
  • ability 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
  • good communication skills

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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