Pastry Cook - Las Vegas, United States - CHICA LAS VEGAS
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** Pastry Cook**
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Summary **Pastry Cook** Salary Competitive salary Schedule Part Time, Full Time Experience Minimum 2 years of experience Location Category Fine Dining Cuisine Latin American Description CHICA at The Venetian Las Vegas, opened in 2017 and delivers the robust and vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine combined with a dynamic wine and mixology program to The Venetian Las Vegas.
The restaurants menu was crafted by featured chef Lorena Garcia and draws inspiration from classic renditions of Latin dishes, giving guests the opportunity to explore the flavors of Latin American cuisine as one culture, with influences from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, among many more.
CHICA is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff
Job Description
Plan, prep, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry/Bake Shop to include, but not limited to pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, jams, in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment up to Health Department standards. Coordinate daily specials and prep sheets with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through
Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment
Ability to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders
Ability to maintain good coordination
Ability to work with all products and ingredients involved
Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met
Ability to differentiate dates
Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions
Ability to comprehend and follow recipes
Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
Must be able to maintain tact and be cool under pressure
Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral form
Responsibilities:
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations (where applicable)
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly
and safely
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and procedures
Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to job performance
Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify any deficiencies. Maintain throughout the shift
Organize all the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service
Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards
Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86s
Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost
Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat from the stoves and burners
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell
The employee frequently is required to walk
Preferred:
Minimum 2 years-experience in high volume or fine dining pastry kitchens.
Culinary degree from accredited school or university.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
In the late 1960s film classic Cool Hand Luke, Paul Newmans devil-may-care attitude lands him in a Florida jail for cutting off the heads of parking meters. Outnumbered, Newman is dared by his cellmates to eat 50 hard-boiled eggs in an hour. Fueled by his stubborn instincts and unwillingness to conform, Newman trumps his naysayers and defies all odds proving that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.
Its this ethos on which our company was founded. 50 Eggs is a place where ideas become plans, plans become actions and actions become success and growth. Its a place where we always find a way to overcome the impossible a place where we can eat 50 Eggs.
50 Eggs is comprised of highly-driven, passionate professionals who share a wide range of strengths and expertise. The Executive Team is proudly composed of a versatile task force of experts focused on company culture, guest service excellence, food and beverage management, training and development programs, and strong sales practices; a set of ingredients that set us apart from the rest.
Operators, culinarians, service industry professionals and sales & marketing mavens alike join 50 Eggs for a career, not a job. We are a family that is driven by our defined Core Values, and led by our philosophy that We Can Eat 50 Eggs. We are committed to providing our team a space to not only do what they love but to expand our knowledge individually and cohesively to grow as a company within the various fields
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