Quick Service Pastry Cook 1

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $16.15

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive hourly wage

Flexible work shifts

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Health and safety compliance

Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

This opportunity is with a dynamic and fast-paced culinary environment committed to delivering high-quality food products and exceptional guest service. The company values integrity, professionalism, and dedication, allowing it to maintain a reputation for excellence within the hospitality and food service industry. The establishment operates with a strong focus on maintaining food safety standards, quality control, and guest satisfaction in an environment where speed and precision are essential. As part of a team-oriented workplace, employees are encouraged to uphold the mission, vision, and core values that drive the organization's success and ensure a positive experience for both guests and team members. The company provides competitive hourly wages, starting at $16.15, and requires team members to have the flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, adapting to the operational needs of a busy food service environment.

The Quick Service Pastry Cook 1 role is vital in supporting the culinary team to produce superior bakery products in a swift and efficient manner. This position primarily involves preparing basic pastry and baking tasks, such as scooping and portioning batters, measuring ingredients, and using kitchen equipment safely and hygienically. The cook must work closely with kitchen stewards to maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace and assist with inventory management, including proper storage and rotation of goods. This entry-level role offers an opportunity to learn more advanced baking techniques and support other team members, making it a perfect position for individuals interested in developing their culinary skills within a supportive team setting. The role requires adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to interact with guests and team members professionally and show physical stamina to perform demanding tasks in a high-energy environment. Overall, this position is designed to foster growth and professional development while contributing to the company’s ongoing success and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

a high school diploma or equivalent
6 months of related experience preferred
ability to achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
basic math skills including adding subtracting multiplying dividing and counting using whole numbers and fractions
ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential information
ability to interact professionally with guests and team members
ability to work irregular hours including nights weekends and holidays
physical ability to perform job duties including lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
willingness to wear required personal protective equipment ppe
ability to perform a variety of physical activities such as standing walking climbing stooping kneeling crouching and balancing in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience are preferred
experience with or knowledge of scaling mixing proofing and baking of breads and other baked goods is preferred
the ability to successfully achieve servsafe certification within 90 days
the ability to use basic math skills including adding subtracting multiplying dividing and counting using whole numbers and fractions
the ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential information
the ability to interact with guests and team members professionally
the ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts including late nights early mornings weekends and holidays
while performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to talk hear stand sit walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch and move freely throughout the property for prolonged periods of time in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
the team member is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms
the team member is required to lift carry push pull or move objects up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
team member must wear all required personal protective equipment ppe while performing job duties
specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Job Duties

perform basic pastry and baking duties including scooping and portioning of batters and measuring ingredients
use and clean kitchen surfaces equipment and utensils including ovens mixers and knives safely
maintain a safe sanitary and organized working environment working closely with stewards at all times
learn to perform more advanced pastry and baking duties and assist other members of the culinary team
assist in storing and rotating all inventories as needed
perform opening and closing duties as needed
perform job duties in full compliance with departmental internal controls policies procedures and regulations
perform other duties as assigned