Pastry Cook at avec River North

For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.

TITLE: PASTRY COOK

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF, CHEF DE CUISINE

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: The pastry cook is responsible for production and/or plating of all elements of the dessert menu offerings under guidance and standards of the Executive Pastry Chef. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
• Assists Pastry Chef in upholding standards and cleaning responsibilities (applies to both plating and pastry production positions)
• Prepares mise en place for the restaurant in timely fashion
• Executes the recipes and portion specifications in accordance with the standards of the location’s leadership team
• Assists in maintaining appropriate pars for all pastry items on the menu daily
• Exhibits cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among employees
• Maintains high safety and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen and on the line
• Has strong ability to communicate any issues, concerns or ideas
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance 
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures 
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• High School Diploma or GED graduate
• ServSafe Certification required 
• Ability to handle stress under pressure
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day 

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