Pantry Cook
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Job Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Pastry Cook to join us. Your primary responsibility will include creating delectable confectionery and other pastry items in coordination with the Pastry Chef. You will also be responsible for suggesting and contributing new additions to the pastry menu. 

Your extensive experience in creating baked goods and excellent food presentation skills are key requirements for this position. You should be up-to-date with new pastry techniques and industry trends. You should also be cautious of adhering to the food industry standards and state health regulations. You will be required to maintain stock of baking items and proper functioning of all pastry equipment. 

You should be able to maintain a clean cooking station at all times and inspect the hygiene levels of your team members. If you have a passion for creating mouth-watering baked items and the zeal for customer satisfaction, we would be happy to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the Executive Chef/ Pastry Chef about daily operations

• Offering suggestions for new menu additions

• Baking, designing and decorating confectionery items

• Renewing pastry menu on customer feedback

• Maintaining stock of the baking ingredients

• Coordinating with team members to fulfill special requests, events and function orders

• Designing seasonal menus

• Checking daily production schedule

• Assisting in quality checks

• Maintaining and ordering inventory supplies

• Ensuring all baking equipments are in working order

• Overseeing and motivating team members

• Assisting in preparing work schedules

• Maintaining hygiene and sanitization levels

• Accurately planning the day’s activities

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Baking or similar field

• 2+ years of experience as a Pastry Cook or Baker

• Certificate in Pastry or Culinary Arts is preferred

• Knowledge of food industry trends and practices

• Willingness to work in flexible working hours and on weekends/holidays

• Understanding of health and sanitization rules

• Excellent time management skills

• Knowledge of new culinary art and baking techniques

• Ability to manage and guide team members

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Highly motivated and disciplined

• Good physical and mental stamina

• Detail-oriented

• Ability and judgement to offer customer satisfaction 

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Highly creative and passionate about baking