What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pastry Chef position at The Black Twig Diner?
Join our growing team. The Pastry Chef must demonstrate the ability to efficiently set-up and execute their prep in the kitchen. Teamwork skills are required. Managing daily prep tasks while maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization is a high priority. The ability to maintain a positive and creative working environment is an essential part of the job. This Full-Time position comes with a competitive hourly rate, health insurance, and good vibes!
Essential Roles:
- Maintain prep list of all pastry items(both savory & sweet): Biscuits, Cakes, Pies, Sourdough Breads, Batters, etc.
- Learn and remain familiar with all menu items, including all components of each dish and how they are prepared.
- All Culinary team members are responsible for maintaining proper holding and heating temperatures, FIFO, organization of station & walk in space.
- Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary, and ensure all food items are dated and up to company standards.
- Know and comply with cooking methods, quality standards as well as rules, policies and procedures.
- Keep a clean and sanitary work station, including all cooking equipment, tables, shelves and refrigeration equipment.
- Inspect equipment before and after use, making sure everything is clean and in proper working order.
- Follow opening and closing checklists to ensure that the kitchen is closed safely and properly.
- Maintain a positive and professional rapport with all co-workers and guests in the diner.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 years experience, or at least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all personnel.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs regularly, as well as bend, stoop and reach, as well as remain standing for as many as 12 hours.
- Maintain personal hygiene standards in accordance with Virginia State Health Standards for Food Service Employees.
Working Environment: Fast-paced work environment. 8 hour shifts. Weekend availability. Good vibes and cool people looking to make awesome food. Come join our team!
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits: Competitive pay. Health Insurance. Employee discount.
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Restaurant type:
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person