What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Toca Madera Scottsdale?
Toca Madera re-imagines traditional Mexican cuisine by taking a modern approach pairing locally-sourced ingredients with bold flavors. Our menu is designed to offer an array of options for every eater. Our signature farm-to-glass cocktails use only fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic bar program offers a vast selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals, as well as a rotating selection of wines from across the globe. At Toca Madera, we've thoughtfully curated all the elements of the restaurant to elicit an unmatched sensory experience. From our visually stunning design and seductive music to our award-winning menu, let Toca Madera transport you to a world that’s both modern and timeless.Toca Madera re-imagines traditional Mexican cuisine by taking a modern approach pairing locally-sourced ingredients with bold flavors. Our menu is designed to offer an array of options for every eater. Our signature farm-to-glass cocktails use only fresh, seasonal ingredients and our dynamic bar program offers a vast selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals, as well as a rotating selection of wines from across the globe. At Toca Madera, we've thoughtfully curated all the elements of the restaurant to elicit an unmatched sensory experience. From our visually stunning design and seductive music to our award-winning menu, let Toca Madera transport you to a world that’s both modern and timeless.
Responsibilities
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping fruit, or preparing sauces)
- General Understanding of pastries and piping skills
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Skills
- Prepares a variety of desserts and other food items for cooking in broilers, grills, fryers and a variety of kitchen equipment.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, piping, etc.
- Follows proper plate presentation.
- Communicates well with others and is a great team player
Qualifications
- Must have night / weekend availability.
- Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs.
- Prior fine-dining experience preferred
