Position Summary
The primary role of a Pastry Cook is to ensure proper production of pastry items, including breads, pastries, and desserts needed for the restaurant and banquet functions.
Pay Rate – $24.00 – $26.00 hourly
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Sets up station according to hotel standards and guidelines.
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Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
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Precisely read and follow recipes to ensure efficient production.
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Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, and stove tops.
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Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe to prepare breads, desserts, pastries and all other menu items.
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Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
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Prepares all ingredients and food components that are required for use in production.
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Washes, peels, and cuts fruits to prepare them for use.
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Properly stores items in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer.
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Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
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Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
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Follow established health and safety standards.
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Follow all policies and procedures put forth by the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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Other duties as assigned.
Kitchen Knowledge
Strong knowledge of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Must be efficient with use of kitchen equipment and tools
Education and Work Experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Significant amount (3+ years) of cooking experience in specified area or other related operation required. Additional experience in high volume preferred.
• Previous Hotel experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
California Food Handler Card
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Education and Work Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); significant amount (seven+ years) of cooking experience in specified area or other related operation required. Additional experience in high volume operation preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Must have a current CA Food Handler’s Card prior to beginning work
Supervisory Responsibilities
None Required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer). The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holiday and nights.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability and Computer Skills
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including working directly in the sun and beside a pool. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Equal Opportunity Employer
More detail about The Hollywood Roosevelt part of The Hollywood Roosevelt, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/317851-the-hollywood-roosevelt