Job Description
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented pastry cook to join our culinary team at The Twenty Two. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and pastry arts, with the ability to produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. You will work under the direction of the the Chef Team to ensure consistency and excellence in all pastry-related offerings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operations and Service
- Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to Company standards.
- Confirm all materials needed for the day’s production are within standard and plan for success by ensuring production meets the delivery schedule.
- Prepare, bake, and present pastries, cakes, tarts, and other baked goods in accordance with restaurants recipes and standards.
- Assist in the creation and development of new dessert menus and seasonal offerings.
- Monitor ingredient stocks and communicate needs to the Pastry Chef or inventory personnel.
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters.
- Assist in the decoration and plating of desserts for restaurant, banquet, and room service orders.
- Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and portioning of all products; participate in quality control checks that may include tasting.
- Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and ensure timely service.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
- Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible.
- Maintain a deep knowledge of Caffe Zaffri’s food menu, ingredients, and preparation.
- Understand different types of allergy restrictions and help communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff.
- Adhere to the hotel’s policies on hygiene, food safety, and presentation.
Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements and procedures.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
- Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies.
- Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring everything complies with standards.
- Inform supervisor on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.
- Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Department of Health requirements.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience as a pastry cook/baker in a restaurant or bakery.
- Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
- Communicate information effectively and efficiently.
- Possesses a positive, results-driven, team-oriented mentality.
- Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Strong understanding of pastry and baking techniques.
- Creativity and an eye for detail in dessert presentation.
- Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.
- Culinary degree or certification in pastry arts is preferred but not required.
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work