Entry Level Pastry Cook

Summary

Bern's Steak House is looking for someone responsible to create high quality pastry dishes with the standard recipes and presentations of Bern's Steak House in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. Also assist in production and maintenance of par stocks of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products while maintaining the highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.

Responsibilities

• Work day-to- night operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, etc. following Bern's Steak House recipes.
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products throughout the entire shift.
• Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings etc. and ensure the food presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.

Skills

• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Must have the ability to multitask in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Must have consideration, respect to our guests and co-workers.
• Must be in compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Prerequisites

• Possess professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.
• Positive attitude, guest oriented and service minded.

Education

High school diploma and 1 year experience in the pastry, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Benefits and Perks

Immediate

• Closed On Monday
• Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve
• Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLACLife Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)Short Term Disability Income InsuranceAccident Advantage On/Off Job InsuranceCancer Protection InsuranceCritical Care Protection InsuranceHospital Choice Insurance
• Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets
• Family First Discounts20% off entire bill at Haven restaurant & bar for employee and up to 3 guests20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests10% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchaseMarriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations
• Complimentary Family Meal and/or $3 Discounted Meal per shift
• Free, Secure, Covered Parking

90-Days

• Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenured Based Employer ContributionHealthDentalVision
• Internal Career Growth Opportunities

1-Year

• Tenured Anniversary Pay for maintaining full-time status (5 days up to 20 days paid annually)
• 401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6%
• Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials