Pastry - Cook 3 - Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel - Caribe Royale
Orlando, FL
About the Job
Scope of Position
This is a professional individual with good all-around pastry experience, including experience working with pastry. This person is able to perform daily tasks as an all-around highly qualified pastry cook, and is able to lead by example in sanitation, presentation, following recipes and quality.
Position Requirements
- Bake pastry items according to pre-established recipes.
- Follow plating and display standards.
- Follow all standardized recipes and maintain consistency.
- Good working knowledge and fundamentals of pastry and basic kitchen operations.
- Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
- Must be a team player and be flexible and able to adapt to any situation that may arise daily.
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
- Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
- Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen as well as working together with the other chefs of the kitchen.
- Keep Pastry Area and tools at the station clean at all times before and after service.
- Follow portion, plating and display standards that are set by the Pastry Chefs.
- Decorate and present desserts on the menu in a consistent way.
- Maintain inventory of prepped items every week by properly labeling and storing ingredients.
- Bake Pastry items according to pre-established recipes and prepare a variety of baked goods every day needed for service.
- Ensure the pastry section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations set by the Pastry Chefs and the property.
- Proper Pastry knowledge.
- Leadership skills to manage the pastry section in a kitchen in a high-stress environment.
- Time management skills to deliver orders in a timely manner and avoid wasting food.
- Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions, and flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Education
- Graduate of a culinary arts program or apprenticeship is preferable. 1-2 years' experience in a pastry kitchen.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate in the English language (Second language is a plus).
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques and use of equipment/ machinery.
- Able to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.
- Able to perform multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Physical agility and ability to move quickly in confined spaces.
- Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
- Ability to push / pull 100lbs.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Think clearly in high stress and intense situations.
- Ability to multitask and give direction under pressure.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Work in areas of high heat and humidity.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Cook 3, Pastry Job description. This is a summary of the main responsibilities for this position. Business demands dictate work hours and schedules. Attendance and timeliness are a requirement of this position. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time, to meet our guests' needs. I understand that I must also adhere to the property service standards, as well as grooming and uniform standards specific to this position, always maintaining a neat and clean appearance. I will also adhere to any OSHA (safety) practices and wear any assigned PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.