Pastry Cook - High Steaks

Pastry Cook The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality desserts, baked goods, and confections under the guidance of the Pastry Chef. This position involves daily production, following recipes, and assisting in all aspects of the pastry kitchen to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Role Expectations Sets up work station according to kitchen guidelines. Prepares all food items as directed, in a sanitary and timely manner. Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by leadership. Restocks all items as needed throughout shift. Cleans and maintains work area, practice good safety, sanitation of all parts of the station, organizational skills. Has an understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station as well as organization of these items. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas. Cleans specialized pastry tools as needed. (to ensure they are well taken care of.) Performs daily quality checks of all products on station to ensure quality level. Brings any issues to the chef team for communication and clarification. Produce items for large scale parties, help execute large parties as needed. Performs additional responsibilities, as requested by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. Ability to create multiple dessert items simultaneously with delicate and preciseness. Attention to detail to execute quality and proper execution of items. Self-driven individual able to work alone and use time management on ticket times. Perform all other job-related duties as requested. Supervisory Responsibilities None Requirements At least 21 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent. Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner. Must have understanding of advanced pastry techniques. Knowledge of all health code standards and being able to demonstrate that knowledge in holding working standards. Work requires the ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time. Work requires a neat appearance with good personal hygiene. Preferred Previous experience working in a similar resort setting 1 year as pastry cook in a hospitality industry Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations. Physical Requirements Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines. Must regularly lift and/move up 30 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces. Working Conditions Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust, and smoke. Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.