** Deerpark Pastry Cook - Full Time**

**Job Category****:** Food and Beverage **Requisition Number****:** DEERP008083 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

$16.50/hour. Full Time: A position working an average of 40 hours per week. Shift is flexible within the hours of 6am - 10pm daily, dependent upon department needs.

The Pastry Cook II is responsible for the preparation and production of breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods, culinary prep work, and frontline guest service. Food products and services must represent Biltmore standards. The success of this position will be measured by guest satisfaction, cleanliness and organization of designated work areas, attitude, product quality, and timeliness of service. The incumbent will also provide general support and assistance to the leadership, department, and company.

**Requirements:**

1. High school diploma. Culinary training and/or certifications preferred.

2. At least one year of related culinary experience in a full-service restaurant. The ideal

candidate will have had two years of prior experience in a fine dining/upscale dining

environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be

considered.

3. Demonstrated commitment to providing world class guest service and stellar dining

experiences.

4. Knowledge of food sanitation procedures. ServSafe certification preferred.

5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team dynamic environment with time

sensitivities and production deadlines.

6. Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

7. Read and execute recipes.

8. Work effectively with minimal supervision.

9. Take initiative and be proactive where appropriate.

10. Exercise good judgment and creatively problem solve as necessary.

11. Be professional in both appearance and demeanor at all times.

**Physical Requirements:**

1. Able to sit, stand, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

for periods of up to 10 hours a day.

2. Abe to work effectively in a kitchen environment with occasional extremes in temperature (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.

**Essential Job Duties:**

1. Maintain a clean and well organized work area and participates in ensuring all

equipment is properly cleaned, maintained and in safe, good working order.

2. Double check daily forecasts to prepare and set up properly.

3. Accountable for proper rotation, storage, and dating of all food items.

4. Cross-train on front and back of house to provide assistance as needed.

5. Train on stewarding equipment to provide assistance as needed.

6. Responsible for communicating effectively and professionally with fellow

co-workers and supervisors within area of responsibility and within other property

locations.

7. Work closely with managers and chef to develop menus, recipes, ordering of food

items, inventories and food controls, and train others on pastry duties and sanitation

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