Pastry Cook Jobs

Position Purpose & Summary
The primary objectives of a pastry cook are production of pastry products, desserts, and bakery items. To coordinate the preparation of food according to standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef. Is a leader of the bakery and is responsible for managing daily production and execution of all bakery/pastry items. Assist's executive Pastry chef with all specialty functions and holidays. Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace. To engage as a positive member of the culinary team.
Essential Functions

• Creatively decorates all cakes, tarts, and pastry special order items.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Prepares cakes by trimming uneven surfaces, spreading icing between layers and decorating the outside of the cake.
• Maintains a high level of quality assurance.
• Creating custom cake designs for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries
• Deliver "I Am Proud" service standards and department-specific signature touch points.
• Coordinates production of all pastries, bakery, dessert items for all outlets
• Assists the cooks and chefs in production of specific cuisine and special functions.
• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, cookies for all outlets banquets and amenities.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Establish cross-departmental channels of communication among teammates that are consistent and complete.
• Ensures all cuisine that is served is done to the specifications of the Executive Pastry chef.
• Communicate all product needs to the Executive pastry chef.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workplace, special cleaning projects as assigned by the chefs.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Give the guest/member a fond farewell.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet every guest, member, and team member with "I Am Proud" standards and set a positive tone for every interaction.
• Be empowered to make things go right if they go wrong.
• Embrace, embody, demonstrate, and encourage wellness and the STRATA virtues through interactions, performance, and commitments.
• Address feedback by utilizing the LEARN Model.
• Provide extraordinary service that is "Enriching by Nature."
• Observe and adhere to safety guidelines
• Uphold the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club's brand, culture, vision, mission, and values.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and be attentive to what matters most.

Marginal Functions
Identifiable - Information is clear but further investigation often is required in order to define problems and proceed. Often requires modifying existing procedures / precedents within established policy.

• Problem solving information is clear but further investigation is needed to define problem may require modifying procedure to achieve desired results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interface positively with other departments, offering assistance when needed.
• Displays care in use of equipment and maintains an organized and professional work environment.

Position Requirements
Requires advanced knowledge of specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a professional pastry kitchen. May require knowledge of policies and procedures, and the ability to determine a course of action based on these guidelines.

• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: Pastry degree preferred, or culinary degree. Michelin star or James Beard awarded experience preferred.
• Minimum Knowledge & Skills: Position requires advanced knowledge of specialized or technical field or a through knowledge of practices and techniques of a professional pastry kitchen. Requires a full knowledge of policies and procedures, and the ability to determine the best course of action and explain that to the chef.
• License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: ACF certification preferred Serve safe food handlers' certification.

External And Internal Personal Contact

• Teamwork and Collaboration: This position requires continuous teamwork as well as internal and cross-departmental communication.
• Occasionally - Participate in one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Daily - Written and reading, line ups
• Communications:
• Weekly - weekly departmental meetings

Additional Licenses And/or Certifications Required
YES
NO
Valid Driver's License
X
CPR Certification
X
Food Protection Manager Certification
X
Food Handler Certification
X
Alcohol Server/Seller Certification
X
Position Analysis/Specifications
N/A
(Not Applicable)
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENTLY
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Bending Over
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Crouching
X
Kneeling
X
Balancing
X
Pushing / Pulling
X
Lifting / Carrying
10 lbs. or less
X
11 to 25 lbs.
X
26 to 50 lbs.
X
51 to 70 lbs.
X
Manual Dexterity
X
Fine Motor Skills
X
Gross Motor Skills
X
Eye / Hand Coordination
X
Near Vision
Far Vision
Color Recognition
X
Hearing
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors may include indoor setting with overhead lighting and comfortable ventilation. May occasionally be called upon to work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, possibly in inclement weather.
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NO
Working Outside
X
Working Inside
X
Working Alone
X
Working Closely with Others
X
Excessive Cold / Heat
X
Excessive Humidity / Dampness
X
Noise / Vibrations
X
Working Above Ground
X
Working Below Ground
X
Working with Chemicals / Detergents / Cleaners
X
Working Around Fumes / Smoke / Gas
X
Walking on Uneven Surfaces
X
Operating Motorized Equipment or Vehicles
X
Working Around/Near Machinery/Motorized Equipment
X
Climbing on Scaffolds or Ladders
X
Continuous use with a Computer and Keyboard
X
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