Position Summary:

The Pastry Cook is responsible for always delivering the highest quality food and service. Cooks specialize in creating confectionery and other pastry-based items.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bake items according to the recipes provided by the Pastry Chef.
• Follow all portion standards.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Ensure all plating and display standards are consistent and met.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing Chef Recipe pastries.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintain inventory or prepped ingredients.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure the station is sanitized and cleaned.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to bend or lift 50 pounds or more.

Skills / Experience:

• At least two (2) years’ experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar role.
• Exceptional communication skills.

• Ability to focus, multitask and work well under pressure.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail.

• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.

• Must have SNHD Food Handler card up to date.