Pastry Cook

POSTION:                                           PASTRY COOK                                                   

FLSA DESIGNATION:                         NON - EXEMPT                                                             

POSITION REPORTS TO:                  EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF

SALARY RANGE:                                $22.00 - $23.00 PER HOUR

POSITION PURPOSE:

Mix ingredients to make icings, decorates cakes and pastries and blends colors for icings, shapes ornaments and statuaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Weighs and measures ingredients, using measuring cups and spoons.
• Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter by hand or using electric mixer.
• Rolls and shapes dough, using rolling pin and cuts dough in uniform portions with knife, divider, and cookie cutter.
• Molds dough in desired shapes, places dough in greased or floured pans, and trims overlapping edges with knife.
• Mixes and cooks pie fillings and pours fillings into pie shells and tops filling with meringue or cream.
• Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Spreads or sprinkles toppings on loaves or specialties and places dough in oven, using long-handled paddle (peel).
• Covers filling with top crust; places pies in oven; and adjust drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures.
• Mixes ingredients to make icings, decorates cakes and pastries, and blends colors for icings, shapes ornaments, and statuaries.
• Cuts, peels, and prepares fruit for pie fillings.
• To ensure the on-the-job training is implemented so all line staff performs effectively and efficiently.

OTHER:

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.  In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
• Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Cipriani rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the facilities.  Employees who violate rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
•  The ability to requisitions supplies and equipment and maintain production records.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts with a specialization in Pastry Arts
• At least 1 year of Pastry experience.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely.
• Ability to walk, stand, and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.
• Auditory and visual abilities to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Must be able to carry & lift at least 50lbs.  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors.  Temperature is moderate and controlled by facility environmental systems.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the restaurant on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift trays weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts with a specialization in Pastry Arts.

Experience Required: At least 1 year of Pastry experience.

Licenses or Certificates:  Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates, or permits.

Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Cipriani standards.

Electronic Devices: Personal cellular phones, IPhones, Blackberries, pagers, i-pods, radio/cd players, headsets and/or other electronic devices are not permitted to be worn, carried or used while on duty.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Cipriani USA values diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary : $22 - $23