We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented pastry cook to join our culinary team Café Zaffri in The Twenty Two . The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and pastry arts, with the ability to produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. You will work under the direction of the Executive Pastry Chef to ensure consistency and excellence in all pastry-related offerings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operations and Service
- Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to Company standards.
- Confirm all materials needed for the day’s production are within standard and plan for success by ensuring production meets the delivery schedule.
- Prepare, bake, and present pastries, cakes, tarts, and other baked goods in accordance with restaurants recipes and standards.
- Assist in the creation and development of new dessert menus and seasonal offerings .
- Monitor ingredient stocks and communicate needs to the Pastry Chef or inventory personnel.
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters.
- Assist in the decoration and plating of desserts for restaurant, banquet, and room service orders.
- Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and portioning of all products ; p articipate in quality control checks that may include tasting .
- Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and ensure timely service.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
- Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible.
- Maintain a deep knowledge of Caffe Zaffri’s food menu, ingredients, and preparation.
- Understand different types of allergy restrictions and help communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff.
- Adhere to the hotel’s policies on hygiene, food safety, and presentation.
Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements and procedures.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
- Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies.
- Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring everything complies with standards.
- Inform supervisor on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.
- Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Department of Health requirements.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience as a pastry cook /baker in a restaurant or bakery .
- Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
- Communicate information effectively and efficiently.
- Possesses a positive, results- driven , team- oriented mentality.
- Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required ). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Strong understanding of pastry and baking techniques.
- Creativity and an eye for detail in dessert presentation.
- Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.
- Culinary degree or certification in pastry arts is preferred but not required .
Essential Functions and Physical Demands This job requires meeting specific physical demands to perform essential duties effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :
- Exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 12 hours per day.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and kneel.
- Frequently utilize the stairs, often while lifting and carrying heavy items .
- Occasionally crouch and climb.
- Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.
- Withstand fluctuations in temperature within the work environment, from high heat to below freezing.
- Be exposed to common allergens and unique ingredients.
- Handle heavy equipment and machinery.
- May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $21-$25/hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days of full-time employment (with employer contribution)
- Access to additional wellness and lifestyle benefits through Oyster Sunday
- 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment
- Continuing education and mentorship from our experienced team of chefs and managers
- A safe, welcoming environment for all members of our team