Pastry Cook at Huntress
Description
Position Summary:
The Pastry cook will assist all chefs in preparing food and perform other culinary tasks as needed. The job requires physical endurance as well as mental determination and involves working in a high-volume atmosphere.
Type: Hourly, Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00/hr + tips
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in kitchen set up prior to restaurant opening
- Monitor stations to ensure proper quality, temperature and freshness of products
- Maintain all production pars
- Ensure all served food meets Company and health quality standards
- Prepare all items as directed by the Chefs Team.
- Communicate daily with the Manager or lead regarding product specification and execution
- Monitor and abide by efforts to eliminate food waste
- Prepare and assist in production of all Pastry, breads and other items as directed.
- Assist in daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation tasks
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions
- Remain in compliance with mandatory management trainings, including sexual harassment training and workplace safety training
- Maintain all procedural manuals and guides including but not limited to:
- menu guide, menu book, prep book, inventory, plate presentations, menu items, recipe books, photo books of new items, kitchen SOP booklet
- Follow all company procedures
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years’ experience in restaurant, Bakery and/or hotel
- knowledge of chocolate, bread baking and viennoiserie (preferred)
Skills and Attitudes:
- Must be motivated, hard-working, and passionate
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
- Prioritize and organize
- Be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment
- Follow directions thoroughly
- Understand guest service needs
- Work cohesively as a team with co-workers
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Understands and follows written direction
- Must be comfortable learning new skills
- Uses critical thinking reasoning skills to solve problems quickly
- Manages time effectively
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- San Diego County Food Handlers Card (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
- Serve safe certificate preferred.
- Anti-harassment and nondiscrimination 1-hour class
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours at a time
- Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours at a time
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds safely and properly
- Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends
VENUE
Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish. Huntress provides an alluring experience to provoke your primal instinct, capture your senses and charm your evening.
ABOUT RMD Group
RMD Group was formed by three partners who had a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences. For over a decade, RMD has been a driving force in the industry, creating some of San Diego’s most successful and exciting concepts including Rustic Root, Huntress, Lumi, Side Bar and FLUXX. In addition, the group works with a thriving portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle concepts that include Ballast Point Brewing and Hard Rock Hotel’s Float and 207. RMD brings extensive expertise in all areas of consulting including design, development, and management, plus a talented team of industry leaders that continue to elevate guest and client experience in San Diego and beyond.