What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook/Baker position at Balboa Cafe Partners?
Job title:
Pastry Cook/Baker
Location:
PlumpJack Inn, Olympic Valley
Reports To:
Executive Sous Chef/ Executive Chef
About us:
PlumpJack Inn is a charming rustic Inn at the base of Palisades, one of the largest ski resorts in the U.S.. The Inn is situated at the edge of the Village at Palisades and the base of the mountain affording guests the opportunity a short walk to numerous lifts, plus the funitel, base-to-base gondola and the Mountain Tram. The Inn offers cozy accommodations featuring a mix of well-appointed guestrooms and suites. The PlumpJack Cafe is renowned in North Lake Tahoe for its seasonal menu and award-winning wine list. The PlumpJack Café Bar is a popular Apres destination featuring creative cocktails, craft beers and an extensive by-the-glass wine list.
Purpose of the role:
To prepare desserts for restaurant and special functions, meeting restaurant standards of production quality and quantity.
Responsibilities:
- To assist and support Executive Chef, to ensure efficient and professional preparation of pastries and baked goods for bar, dining room, and banquets.
- To portion, plate, and tray all desserts.
- To review banquet function sheets and complete daily task log prepared by Executive Chef.
- To assist in the maintenance of a reference file of current recipes.
- To requisition pastry supplies, as needed and approved.
- To fill pastry orders, as requested.
- To follow all specified procedures to open or close the kitchen.
- To ensure safe work practices, including compliance with company and departmental safety rules and regulations and the proper use and handling of all relevant equipment.
- To order product, as needed, through the appropriate vendors.
- To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas and equipment at all times
- To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely professional manner.
- To represent and market the Restaurant in a positive and professional manner as requested and continually promote internally and externally by attending special events when requested and building relationships both on and off property.
- To promote and comply with all policies and procedures of The PlumpJack Group.
- To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions and avoid injury to self and others.
- To always maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas and equipment.
- To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
- To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
- To adhere to the attendance and punctuality policy as outlined in the PlumpJack Employee Handbook. To report to work as scheduled and be prepared to start work.
- To remain at work for the entire work shift, except for meal and rest periods or when required to leave on authorized PlumpJack business.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 2 year experience in preparing and baking pastries and baked goods
- Must have current food handler’s certificate
- Basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas.
- Familiarity with proper use and maintenance of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
- Detail oriented, organized, and efficient.
- Diplomatic and calm with strong verbal communication skills.
- Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
- Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.
Working Conditions:
Works indoors throughout shift in clean, well-lighted kitchen area or outdoors as service needs dictate. Frequently works behind hot range. Makes occasional short trips to walk-in freezer and refrigerator. Kitchen may be moist, odorous, and warm from cooking foods. Kitchen floor is uneven and may be slippery from moisture and grease. Business levels may require fast work pace.
Physical Demands:
Stands and walks short distances throughout shift. Bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, pulls, and lifts to perform routine job tasks. Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. over short to moderate distances. Flexibility and good reflexes required to operate electric cart. Must be able to work under pressure.
Terms:
Full Time or Part Time, Non-Exempt
Non-exempt employees are subject to the wage and hour laws and entitled to overtime pay. All overtime work by a non-exempt employee must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor or the General Manager. Non-exempt employees who work overtime without prior approval are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
