What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Gage Hospitality Group?
Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service.
Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join The Gage located on Michigan Avenue, steps from Millennium Park. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.
What Makes Us Great:
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
- 401(k) Program
- Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Pastry Cook Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Pastry Chef
- Display a basic knowledge of pastry techniques and knife skills
- Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods according to recipes standards
- Assist in the production of high quality breads, cakes, cookies and other pastry products
- Plate and garnish desserts in an appealing and creative way
- Produce all components for plated desserts, incluiding ice creams and sorbets
- Comfortable working with ovens, placing dough in pans and or molds/sheets and baking productions
- Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met
- Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking and maintaining assigned stations while upholding proper sanitation standards
- Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift and closing procedures in a timely manner
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
What Makes You Great:
- You have a strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production
- You have the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- You have open availability
- You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift
- You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment
- You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed
Required Education, Experience and Documentation:
- At least 2 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant
- Attention to detail and high standards for quality
Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $18 - $22