Pastry Cook - Catering
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Arrive on time and dressed appropriately in chef whites with a hat and non-skid shoes
Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs when needed
Prepare and bakes breads, cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, and/or desserts, according to the recipe or chef's instructions
Measures ingredients, using scale, liquid and dry measuring cups
Mix ingredients to form dough or batter, using stand mixers or mix by hand according to the recipe or chef's instruction
Shapes dough for biscuits, cookies, pies, and assorted pastries, using rolling pin or sheeter and cutters
Assist in bread production making quick breads, breadsticks, and assorted yeast doughs
Properly Proof and/or bake breads/pastries in convection and deck ovens
Properly use fryer for cooking pastries or garnish
Adjust oven temperature based on the products needs prior to loading the oven
Set timer in bakeshop for items in the proof box and the oven
Prepare fillings, meringues, and icings based on recipe and proper procedure
Decorate tarts, cupcakes, pies and cakes
Assist pastry chef in setting up tastings
Properly wrap and label all finished products that are not going to parties and store appropriately
Properly wrap and label all products going to parties
All products packaged and labeled for parties should be placed in the assigned areas. Baking instructions should be included if needed for the event chefs
Items should be highlighted on the prep list and on the order sheets only after the product is properly labeled and put in the appropriate location for the event chefs
Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintain a clean work station
Take all unnecessary/dirty dishes to the dish pit
Clean and properly store all of the pastry chef's tools
Assist in keeping the cooler, freezer, dry storage and bakeshop clean and organized
Assist in the cleaning of the floor in all bakeshop areas
Assist in cleaning all shelves, mixers, proof box, cooler and counters in the bakeshop
Keep bins clean, filled and scoops in the proper location
Be aware of product quantity and tell the pastry chef if we are low or out of any products
Properly store all products based on health code regulations
Wear gloves when handling ready to eat products
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Consider a career with Fifth Group Restaurants or Bold Catering & Design companies with more than 25 years of experience working with the finest and most successful people in Atlanta's hospitality industry. Beyond that, we want it to be your home away from home; your #FGRfamily away from family. We invite you to be a part of a team where your co-workers care about your advancement as much as their own. Be a success. Be amazing. Be a FifthGrouper.
Working for us has its benefits. Some of our benefits (depending on your role) include:
Paid time off Medical, dental, life, vision, and supplemental insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds Generous bonus plans Restaurant discounts and company-provided family meals Flex-spending and dependent-care accounts Cash-reward referral program Work anniversary gifts
Enjoy a harmonious work/life balance.
Flexible schedules Collaborative work environment Opportunities to work for our catering company and other restaurants
We'll quench your thirst for knowledge. Learning opportunities such as...
Detailed and ongoing training in hospitality, wine and spirits, and food-pairing
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1+ years experience in pastry production preferred
Culinary pastry education preferred
Team player
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Part-Time
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.