We are seeking a versatile pastry cook to impress our customers with delicious new pastry creations. As a pastry cook, you will liaise with the executive chef and Pastry chef to design seasonal menus. Your duties will include overseeing the baking of pastries, scheduled events, and special requests.

To be successful as a pastry cook, you should be able to  perform under stressful conditions and also have extensive experience in pastry & baking. 

Pastry Cook Responsibilities:

• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• Hiring, training, and supervising pastry section staff, as well as adhering to food industry regulations.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
• Preparing work schedules and keeping pastry section records.

Pastry Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.