Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook Job Summary: This position plays a primary role in the execution of production and finishing of all baking and pastry products in the pastry shop of Chez Alice Princeton. This individual displays exemplarily skills, knowledge, and leadership in the realm of kitchen production, finishing desserts, baked goods and finishing techniques. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays/nights, weekends and/or holidays. Performs job related duties as required; to include daily food requisitions, pastry production, finishing and set-up of retail case and the ability to work on an a la carte line in the kitchen production area of the pastry shop. Responsibilities: Produce dessert and bakery products while following recipes and/or chef's directions consistently and efficiently without supervision. Maintain clean and sanitary work environment and station on a daily. Maintain standards of good personal hygiene and proper uniform guidelines Project positive, self-motivated & professional attitude always Work safely with and around equipment with moving parts, knives, hot surfaces & steam Consistently checks quality of food items needed for daily mise en place, practice. proper rotation (FIFO) and prep levels Able to handle multiple large amounts of prep levels with consistency and without sacrificing food quality Maintain a high standard of food quality with demonstrated efficiency in the utilization of products to control food inventory. Properly label, date and rotate all products to ensure safe keeping and sanitation. Able to control prep inventories, outlet requisitions and par levels. Demonstrate leadership skills within your work group or station partners. Ability to communicate effectively as a team player with supervisors, employees, and customers. Ability to lift to 25 lbs. Able to manage the stations and the needs of the pastry shop in the absence of the Pastry Chef with a positive supportive attitude. Ability to effectively work any and all shifts including holidays. Keeps busy, consistently looking to help others as time allows Additional Qualifications: Ability to receive, understand & carry out instructions. Exemplary baking and pastry skills and knowledge Exceedingly proficient pastry skills including icing, glazing and piping, individual dessert production & basic baking techniques Able to follow recipes or chef's directions without supervision. Demonstrate advanced ability in all food cookery techniques. Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, good knife skills. Working knowledge of weights and measures. Professional appearance and demeanor Utilize interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts. Ability to work organized alone or within a team environment. Must be fluent in English Ability to handle a fast-paced, and at times an extremely stressful environment capable of following directions from Chefs, Directors, and Department Leaders Must obtain SERV Safe certification. Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Reaching Forward Constant (>67%) Lifting Frequent (34-66%) (50lbs maximum weight) Reaching Overhead Occasional (67%) Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%) Stooping Occasional (67%) Walking Frequent (34-66%) Pushing/Pulling (https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/ Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.