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Pastry Cook/Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Lessing's Hospitality Group is a well-established company with a rich history spanning more than 130 years. Operating over 100 locations across the Northeast and Florida, Lessing's manages a diverse portfolio that includes 20 wedding and catering venues, 20 full-service restaurants, two innovative pop-up kitchen concepts, more than 60 corporate and academic dining centers, as well as a historic inn. This variety demonstrates the company's strong presence and wide-reaching influence within the hospitality industry. Lessing's Hospitality Group prides itself on blending tradition with modern innovation, continually adapting to changes in the industry while maintaining a steadfast commitment to delivering unique and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4+ years of baking experience
  • Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and evenings
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude and teamwork skills

Job Qualifications

  • Good knowledge of different types of pastry, dessert, cake decorating
  • Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings
  • Positive attitude and good communication skills
  • 4+ years experience in baking
  • Culinary degree preferred

Job Duties

  • Manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen
  • Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
  • Able to develop, design, or create new ideas and items for bakery
  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers
  • Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
  • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
  • Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting
  • Coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
  • Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
  • Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
  • Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavors
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
  • Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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