As a Pastry Cook, you are responsible for following the directions and instructions of the Pastry Chef.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing high-end desserts, à la carte menu items, and homemade-style breads and pastries, including muffins, scones, cupcakes, cookies, breakfast breads, and more.
- Preparing all menu items according to recipes and yield guides, following company standards.
- Following the Pastry Chef’s instructions and directions.
- Maintaining a clean and safe workstation at all times.
- Taking direction from the Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, and Head Chef.
- Ensuring that the production, preparation, and presentation of food meet the highest quality standards at all times, maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction, quality, and operating and food costs.
- Properly and safely maintaining the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Periodically checking the expiry dates and proper storage of food items in your section.
- Strictly adhering to Cayman Islands sanitation, health, and safety laws.
- Following proper preservation standards for the handling and storage of food products at the appropriate temperatures.
- Ensuring effective communication among staff by maintaining a secure and friendly environment.
- Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships.
- Serving customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Learning about menu items and daily specials to effectively present them to customers.
- Ensuring your workspace, equipment, and utensils are clean and organized at all times.
- Upholding the company’s cleanliness standards.
- Maintaining an immaculate personal presentation and uniform at all times.
- Adhering to all relevant health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Staying organized and effectively managing your workspace.
- Providing feedback and reporting issues as they arise.
- Consistently displaying a “can-do” attitude.
- Performing other related duties as assigned by management.
- Carrying out any other tasks required by management.