What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Artisan Restaurant Traverse City?
It is our pleasure to welcome you.
Artisan Restaurant- an upscale restaurant located inside the beautiful Delamar Hotel is seeking an "a la carte" Pastry Cook to join their team. We are a culinary-driven establishment; we cook from scratch; our cuisine is seasonal and sustainable.
We are looking for passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented individuals.
We are a rapidly growing company where you can make a real difference. Our continued growth and progress depend on our employees: people with initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality employees and rewarding them for the results they achieve.
We hope all team members find their positions with us to be an exciting and enriching experience.
Your mission is to ensure the highest levels of guest experiences while being proud of what you do.
We Offer Full-Time:
- Paid Time Off
- Matched 401k
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
We Offer All Employees:
- Complimentary Shift Meal
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Job summary: We are seeking a Pastry cook to join our baking team. Our ideal candidate has an upbeat demeanor, passion for the culinary arts, and some professional training or experience. Our bakery supplies our restaurant, bistro and wide variety of conferences, meetings, weddings, and other events. This includes specialty breads, desserts, pastries, creative plated desserts, and breakfast items. Consistency is essential, so you must also follow portioning and decorating guidelines. At the end of each production run, kitchen equipment must be sanitized and all ingredients must be properly labeled and stored. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in pursuing a career as a dessert or pastry chef.
Reporting to: Pastry Chef
Job Duties:
- Bake pastry items according to pre-established recipes.
- Decorate pastries in a consistent style.
- Follow plating and display standards.
- Follow portion standards.
- Maintain inventory of prepped ingredients.
- Properly label and store ingredients.
- Assist with tasks related to daily food requisitions.
- Maintain a safe and clean kitchen facility and ensure equipment is in good operating shape.
- Ensure Artisan recipe book and training materials are always up to date.
- Ensuring proper storage of ingredients and products.
- Project positive, self-motivated & professional attitude at all times.
Required experience/Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
- Pastry making experience.
- Must employ leadership and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
- Passion for creating incredible food.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Available to work on-call, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach above your head, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
