Pastry Cook

Full-time Job

Bread & Vine Bakery and wine Bar Galena features a seasonal menu in a refined modern atmosphere that is warm and inviting.

The pastry cook is responsible for helping the Pastry Chef for the creation of all pastry items. Our pastry cook supports the team and helps to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy and positive individual who will help foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

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Responsibilities

Assisting in Pastry Execution (bread cooking, basic cake frosting, finish and decorate pastries from cookies, cake, sandwiches, etc.)

  • Daily check of pars and quality
  • Check-in delivery and inventory
  • Responsible for the appearance and taste of all pastry/ Viennese and bread items to the bakery’s standards.
  • Organizing and executing daily prep duties.
  • Communication with the Pastry Chef regarding prep and menu items.
  • Responsible for organization, cleanliness, sanitation & maintenance of pastry equipment and area per regulations of the Health Department and the standards of cleanliness put forth by the bakery.
  • Communication with the Pastry Chef and/or Manager on Duty about all pastry related issues, menu changes, and/ or updates before, after, and during service.
  • Responsible for receiving orders from purveyors and assuring their accuracy.
  • Ensure quality and standards are always upheld through proper preparation of food and adherence to recipes.

Qualifications

  • Excellent understanding of various ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Passionate about quality local foods and the standards by which it is served.
  • Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills.
  • Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
  • Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
  • May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period.
  • The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to perform all functions at the bakery level.
  • Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk.
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.
  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Operation of any high-pressure steam boiler or high-temperature water boiler. 
  • The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
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