Pastry Chef

The Hybrid Hotel is looking for a Pastry Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuse enthusiasm into everything they do.
The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily production of required items following the standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef. Shifts will vary and include mornings, evenings and weekends. Assist in prep work of all pastry items required for daily duties and oversee scheduled shifts and all associated responsibilities. Supervise more junior employees, maintaining quality and timeliness of work station. Prepare food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following standard recipes, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for lunch, and/or dinner service. Must have sound bread and laminated dough experience: chocolate tempering knowledge; all scratch mixes, and strong organization / leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare pastry items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards
Complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs
Operate and maintain clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill
Label food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors and actively participate in creating a teamwork environment
Must have a valid Food Handler’s certificate
Perform other duties as assigned