What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at The Big Apple Bakery?
Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and a keen eye for detail, particularly in pastry and dessert creation. This role is essential in delivering high-quality baked goods and desserts that meet our restaurant's standards of excellence. If you have a love for baking and a commitment to food safety, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts according to established recipes and standards.
- Ensure all food preparation and production processes comply with food safety regulations.
- Decorate cakes and pastries with creativity, ensuring visual appeal as well as taste.
- Assist in menu planning for catering events, providing innovative dessert options.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace, adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitor inventory levels of baking supplies and ingredients, placing orders as necessary.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role within a restaurant or catering environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen operations.
- Experience in cake decorating and creating intricate pastry designs is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with various baking equipment and tools used in the production of pastries.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
- A passion for culinary arts with a focus on pastry creation.
Join our team and contribute your skills to create delightful desserts that will impress our guests!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manahawkin, NJ 08050: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19