Pastry Cook

The Pastry Cook is responsible for providing baking culinary support to the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all signature bakery items. Duties and Responsibilities: Must have a flexible schedule; available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Complete shift work, as assigned, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards Maintain a sanitary kitchen and work station Maintain a clean and safe kitchen Maintain all kitchen equipment and utensils Maintain appropriate portion-control Manage proper storing temperatures according to DOH regulations Control and limit waste Follow proper rotation procedures according to DOH regulations Handle all types of baking product to prepare and present for banquet events Prepare food in the manner and recipes set forth by the Chef Practice highest regards for safety within the kitchen workplace areas Be a team player - support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible Communicate problems and ideas to the Chef, Sous Chef, and/or General Manager Perform other related activities as assigned by banquet chefs Qualifications and Education Requirements High School education preferred; will need basic reading and arithmetic skills and understanding 3-5 years previous experience preferred Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times Strong organizational and verbal communication skills Appropriately groomed for work in a kitchen Will be exposed to various environmental conditions such as cold due to refrigeration, heat due to hot surfaces and lamps and fumes due to grilling and smoking of various meals Exposure to some chemicals and frying oil used for food preparation Ability to lift up to 30 pounds often Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time Acknowledgment LH Employment Services and its Managed Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. LH Employment Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions made by LH Employment Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, alienage or citizenship status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. LH Employment Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour INDBOH