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PM Bourbon Steak Pastry Cook 2

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

The Seagate is a prestigious resort known for its exceptional culinary offerings and dedication to providing guests with an unparalleled dining experience. Located by the scenic waterfront, The Seagate combines luxury accommodations with fine dining options, making it a sought-after destination for travelers and locals alike. The resort prides itself on maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and guest service, ensuring every meal is a memorable event. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, The Seagate's culinary team is composed of passionate professionals who strive to deliver excellence in every dish.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a pastry cook or assistant in a fine dining establishment (3-4 star) is preferred
  • Culinary degree with a focus on pastry arts preferred
  • High school or equivalent education required
  • Most work tasks are performed indoors
  • temperature generally is moderate and controlled by the building environmental systems
  • however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more
  • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for a minimum 8 hours in length
  • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other areas of the building in a timely basis
  • Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 30 pounds to every area of the kitchen
  • Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.)
  • Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers and other kitchen-related equipment
  • Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices
  • The worker is subject to noise
  • There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
  • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally
  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing and visual acuity
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates
  • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception
  • Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment
  • Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers and printers

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a pastry cook or assistant in a fine dining establishment
  • Culinary degree with focus on pastry arts preferred
  • Expertise in pastry techniques, creativity in dessert design, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Extensive knowledge of pastry ingredients, techniques, and food safety practices
  • High school or equivalent education required
  • Ability to work effectively in team and high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in the primary workplace language
  • Basic mathematical and computational skills for recipe execution, portioning, and inventory management
  • Basic computer skills to assist in operational tasks

Job Duties

  • Work with the executive chef to create and execute a dessert and team menu that is in line with the standards set forth
  • Visually inspect appearance of all cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal
  • Ensure proper storage of all pastry items in refrigerators and freezers to ensure freshness and cost control
  • Design and prepare a variety of high-quality pastries, cakes, and desserts with artistic presentation
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to create seasonal and specialty dessert menus aligned with the resort’s brand
  • Maintain consistent product quality and excellence in all pastry offerings
  • Assist in inventory management, ordering ingredients, and controlling costs to stay within budget
  • Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean workspace
  • Demonstrate expertise in all pastry areas, including product knowledge and proper handling techniques
  • Stay updated on innovative ingredients and vendors to enhance the dessert menu
  • Operate all kitchen equipment with proficiency, including slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors
  • Manage and train a team to uphold high standards, as outlined in training manuals and culinary guidelines
  • Work effectively in both team and independent settings, handling high-volume, high-pressure environments
  • Maintain strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in the primary workplace language
  • Apply basic mathematical and computational skills for recipe execution, portioning, and inventory management
  • Possess basic computer skills to assist in operational tasks
  • Properly rotate food products in order to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum
  • Ensure that all equipment in work area is properly cleaned
  • Additional duties may be assigned at the manager’s discretion

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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