Assistant Pastry Chef jobs in Galveston, TX

Description

PASTRY COOK

Reports To: Pastry Chef                                     Department: Kitchen

Classification: Full Time                                          Division: Hotel Food & Beverage

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pastry cook prepares, produces, and bakes bread, rolls, and breakfast pastries according to hotel standard recipes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, produce, and bake all breakfast pastries, pieces of bread, and rolls for restaurants, room service, and banquets
• Keep an adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensure proper storage and refrigeration at all times
• Keep spoilage and waste to a minimum
• Line up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet or function
• Check BEO and prepare as appropriate
• Keep work station neat and orderly, clean as you go
• Any other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to obtain a government required license or certificates
• Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers certification before beginning work
• Formal Culinary School education or 5 years of experience in a similar position required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be reliable and responsible
• Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
• Basic math skills to understand measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, mixers, etc.
• Knowledge of baking standard recipes, and food products associated with the same such as dough and filling
• Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

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