Description

Related Titles: Pastry Cook; Assistant Baker (Pastry Chef)

Reports to: Executive Chef

Supervises: Bakers or Asst. Pastry Cook Helper

Classification:

Education and/or Experience

High School graduate or GED. Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program. At least two years of experience as a commercial baker.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Must be able to use basic food preparation equipment including: large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet.
• Ensures that work area is safe and secure.
• Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients, and an aesthetic/artistic eye.
• Adheres to state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Maintains high standards of quality for all food prepared and served.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Prepare all baked goods, including bread and pastries and desserts according to clubs standard recipes.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Assesses daily bakery needs with Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Schedules production of bread, rolls, biscuits and muffins to maintain a proper inventory of freshly baked goods.
• Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, French pastries and other bakery items.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards.
• Responsible for operating with budgeted food cost guidelines under supervision of Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Review bakery needs for special events in conjunction with the Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef as they occur.
• Informs management of any problems concerning food quality production.
• Assists the Pastry Chef with daily quality control checks.
• Assists Pastry Chef with equipment evaluations.
• Reports all maintenance and/or repair needs to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Supervises special bake shop orders including decorated cakes.
• Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates bakers helpers.
• Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation.
• Keeps walk-in organized.
• Sets-up, maintains, cleans and breaks down pastry station.
• Notifies Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages.
• Keeps par stocks at proper levels and requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items.
• Properly stores all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality.
• Attends kitchen employee and staff meetings.
• Assists Chef in completion of other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food Safety Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Qualifications