17 Sep
Pastry Cook
Alaska, Anchorage / mat-su , 99501 Anchorage / mat-su USA

Overview:

We are in search of a passionate Pastry Cook to join our team. If you have a positive attitude, a passion for creating delicious pastries and desserts, and a love for learning, we want to speak with you!

Main Responsibilities:

- Prepare a variety of assorted pastries, baked goods, and fine-dining desserts in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

- Quickly and Effectively Communicate with team members and management to fulfill orders or address requested needs/concerns from other departments; Receive storeroom orders; Respond to incoming/current banquet and outlet orders in a timely fashion.

- Scale, mix, and cook/bake recipes as according to the Pastry Chef.

- Read, measure, and execute recipes to produce a multitude of dessert items. Take action to correct any irregularities.

- Participate in assigned product preparation to uphold standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation; Replicate and memorize production procedures and presentation specifications that change seasonally.

- Comply with sanitation practices: Properly label and date all products; Maintain a clean and organized working space; Ensure kitchen equipment is clean; Ensure quality, consistency and cleanliness of kitchen operation.

- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed; assist in conducting inventory and par level checks.

- Check refrigerators to prevent waste and contamination; Follow a strict first-in, first-out code of conduct.

- Contribute your own creative skill and knowledge to develop dessert menus and recipes.

Qualifications:

- Familiar with baking utensils, piping techniques, stand mixer functions and other commercial kitchen machinery; knowledge of pastry art methods, procedures, and techniques.

- Follow recipes concisely and accurately; Ability to read and interpret documents such as menus, BEO sheets, recipe instructions, and schedules.

- Working knowledge of weight and volume measurements, both metric and standard US units; Ability to calculate figures using conversion and percentage formulas.

- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

- Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new dessert items; Ability to take direction from others.

Requirements:

- Food handler’s card or ServSafe certification.

- Full-time position and availability to work early mornings (6:30am-3pm).

- Apply to become a Union member through the hotel.

- High School diploma or equivalent; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary degree or certification preferred.

-Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds minimum on a regular basis.

- Cooperate with participating in a standard, mandatory drug test.

If you are a creative individual with a passion for pastry arts and meet the requirements above, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Interested individuals may submit applications at the

Human Resources Office located at: 939 West 5th Avenue

Monday-Friday

8 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Closed 12 Noon -1p.m.

RESUMES MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT A

HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK APPLICATION

ALL Jobs Are Open Until Filled


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