Pastry Cook

DescriptionIMMEDIATELY HIRING - Pastry CooksFull & Part-Time Opportunities!Text APPLY to 972-203-6224Our Teammates Enjoy:• Great Pay• Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week• Paid Sick Leave benefits available in applicable states• Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at maggianosjobs.com/benefits.html• FREE Education assistance• Scratch kitchen• Authentic family recipes• Lots of other perks and discountsJob summary:Responsible for the production of all baked goods, pastries and desserts (referred to as pastries) for the restaurant.Essential functions:Must be willing and able to:Perform a daily "walk through" inventory in order to prioritize product utilizationIdentify and communicate inventory and equipment needs to ordering managerMeet daily with executive chef to coordinate and ensure production standardsAssist in the development and maintenance of pastry recipe books prescribing ingredients, product specifications, and portion sizesAssist in the development of dessert menus and itemsProduce pastries for the restaurant as well as for special functionsPrepare ingredients needed for recipes of pastry itemsPrepare pastry items according to prescribed recipesMaintain food quality standards including consistency and presentationCoordinate proper food storage according to standing operating procedureWork dessert station on line when necessaryUse equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu itemsSafely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu itemsOperate functions of position alone and without assistance if necessaryMaintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safetyCommunicate problems to management immediatelyAccountabilities:Must be willing and able to:Review catering function agenda on a daily basisConfirm guest reservations with management to determine preparation quantitiesMaintain a well manicured appearance and persona that reflects the established image of the restaurantBe an active team playerFollow supervisor's instructionsWork under more than average stressful conditionsMake appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditionsAssist servers in preparing appropriate presentation of pastry itemsMaintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shiftFollow proper hand washing procedure (see sanitation article)Communicate with director of purchasing and product development when ordering an item not included in the weekly product reportReview and update pastry item descriptions for service staffRequirementsQualification standards:Prefer a minimum of 1-year pastry chef experience in a full service restaurant or the equivalent.Must be willing and able to:Meet personal schedule requirements punctuallyProvide a clean, well-manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurantSafely transport containers which weigh up to 30 poundsStand and/or walk for an entire shiftSafely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicableSafely move about in all areas of the restaurantWork a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidaysPerform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures