Pastry Cook

Description

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for impressing our clients with delicious new pastry creations. He/she will be responsible for preparing quality pastry items such as cookies, cupcakes, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups amongst others and special request items from clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Decorates and presents pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way.
• Prepares and decorates cupcakes, cake pops and cookies.
• Consults with the Pastry Chef to discuss desserts or baked goods for special occasions.
• Follows and develops recipes.
• Prepares candies, mousses, sponges, ganache’s and classic French pastries.
• Executes pastry orders for catered events and accommodates special requests.
• Creates enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings.
• Keeps abreast of new pastry baking techniques. 
• Applies classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Monitors equipment and ensure all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Performs other duties associated with the position that are reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business”.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Work experience in off premise/banquet catering or in a high quality, high volume and multi-unit operation.
• Working knowledge of computer applications

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Retirement Plan

Salary : $18 - $25