Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.25 - $19.75
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Vast is a premier fine dining restaurant located on the 49th floor of the iconic Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline. Known for its refined seasonal menu, Vast delivers an elevated guest experience that combines exceptional cuisine with top-tier hospitality. The establishment prides itself on culinary artistry and impeccable service, creating unforgettable dining moments for its clientele. The restaurant’s sophisticated ambiance and dedication to quality have made it a destination for food lovers seeking a unique and memorable dining atmosphere.
The Pastry Cook position at Vast plays a crucial role in maintai... Show More
The Pastry Cook position at Vast plays a crucial role in maintai... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Diploma in culinary, confectionery, or pastry or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Preferred experience in a kitchen or pastry environment
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to frequently stoop, squat, and kneel
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to and over 50 pounds occasionally
- Exposure to hot and cold kitchen environments
- Use of sharp knives and kitchen equipment
- Ability to handle repetitive motions
- Must wear closed-toe, non-canvas, non-skid soled shoes
- Ability to maintain punctuality and attendance
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Diploma in culinary, confectionery, pastry, or any combination of education and experience equivalent
- Experience in a kitchen or pastry environment preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and calculate amounts within recipes
- Good, safe knife and equipment skills
- Experience in all functions of the bakery
- Excellent technical knowledge including equipment, tempering of chocolate, sauce work, bread baking, dough lamination, specialty cakes
- Demonstrated understanding of the science of pastry and baking
- Proficient with tools, measurements, and bakery equipment
- Strong organization skills
- Incredibly detailed oriented
- Exceptional understanding of food safety
- Strong people skills including verbal and written communication
- Ability to work under pressure and manage high-profile projects
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on outlet requirements
- Artistic and creative ability and vision to create high-end products
- Excellent judgment of quantity, quality, and production
- Knowledge of food allergies
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work well without supervision and remain focused
- Ability to adapt to change, new situations, and changes in staffing and procedures
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual in a complete uniform
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and overtime
Job Duties
- Prepares quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces, and special requested items
- Exhibits excellent knowledge, understanding, and application of all fundamental techniques of pastry, confectionery, and baked goods
- Pulls required items in sufficient quantities to prep according to menu forecasts
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
- Prepare cold food as needed
- Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
- Establish priority items for the day
- Will set up, clear, and break down assigned workstations
- Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards
- Test foods to decide if they have been cooked sufficiently
- Monitor food quality while preparing food
- Has food items portioned and served at the appropriate time on to proper receptacles
- Complete daily prep and production of high-volume bakery products consistently and without sacrificing food quality
- Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
- Cleans working and storage areas, tools, equipment, and floors as needed
- Keeps areas neat, clean, and sanitized
- Reports any maintenance problems or other problem areas to the Supervisor as they occur
- Follows company, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures and ensures compliance with these policies
- Responsible for general knowledge of corporate environmental policies and procedures and how they relate to their job functions
- Maintains food at proper temperatures in appropriate size serving pans and handles food following proper procedures to ensure sanitation and safety
- Controls waste and supports food costs
- Maintains all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance, storage procedures, cooling requirements, and handling techniques
- Continually properly train and re-train in all areas of food preparation, safety, and sanitation
- Maintains and develops teamwork and open lines of communication with employees and supervisors
- Works safely and efficiently with all kitchen equipment
- Responds professionally to all questions and requests
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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