Pastry Cook @ American Engineering

Job Description

Job description

Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.

Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.

Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.

Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.

Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.

Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.

Hiring, training, and supervising pastry section staff, as well as adhering to food industry regulations.

Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.

Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.

Preparing work schedules and keeping pastry section records.

Pastry Cook Requirements:

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.

Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.

6 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.

Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.

Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.

Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.

In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.

Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.

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