Pastry Cook

**TITLE - PASTRY COOK**

**STATUS - FULL-TIME**

**REPORTS TO**: Executive Chef

**DESCRIPTION**:
**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist in the day-to-day activities of the pastry kitchen team
- Work as a hands on Pastry Cook ensuring the quality and consistency of all products served.
- Ensure that all food is prepared to the standards as set out for the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef
- Control food costs by following recipes set out by Executive Chef and Pastry Chef
- Ensure that food waste is kept to a minimum
- Follow all operating procedures and suggest any organizational problems that impact the effectiveness of the operation
- Ensure that all health, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered to and correct any deficiencies
- Handle all special requests and guest allergies to ensure guest health and satisfaction
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of two years progressive experience in a pastry capacity
- Knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
- Proven ability to work well with a team, and as an individual
- Culinary degree/diploma an asset

**Experience**:

- Pastry Cook: 2 years (required)