Job Title: Pastry Cook
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt(Hourly)
Salary Range: $15.69- $20.00
Reports to: Executive Chef/Pastry Chef
Summary/objective: The Pastry Cook is responsible for assisting with the operation of the pastry section of the kitchen and supporting the Pastry Chef in day to day operational needs and service. The position is responsible for creating high quality pastry dishes with the standard recipes and presentations in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. The Pastry Cook will be responsible for the production and maintenance of par stocks of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Greet each guest, enthusiastically and with a smile to create a friendly positive experience.
- Conforms to AAA Four Diamond Standards.
- Preparing and serving deserts, pastries and other baked foods for the food and beverage department(s).
- Able to produce all baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts etc.
- To portion, plate, and tray all desserts.
- Create unique baked goods based on client specifications
- Ensure that the kitchen is clean at all times and meets all local and state health code requirements
- Prepare and present dessert/pastry items at company hosted tasting events for people considering working with our business for their special event
- Assisting the food and beverage manager(s) with presentation or serving of pastry/desserts during restaurant operations or for special events.
- Ensures that all deserts, pastries, and baked goods are prepared and served in a timely manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
- Fully aware of and comply with Inns policies and procedures as identified in the procedure manual and handbook.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Work environment
- Working conditions are based in a hospitality setting.
- Associates may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
- Noise level in work environment is usually moderate.
- Exposure to cleaning solvents and chemicals.
- Some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures and humidity.
Physical demands
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the kitchen area and property, including walking up to 1 mile, climbing stairs and standing at a desk/workstation for the duration of the shift.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
- The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina requires all newly hired employees to provide documentation that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
