Pastry Cook Deer Path Inn - 3.4 Lake Forest, IL Job Details Full-time $20 - $28 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards English Food safety sanitizing procedures Full Job Description For over 85 years, the Deer Path Inn has set the standard for exceptional dining and hotel accommodations on Chicago's North Shore. The historic hotel was styled after a 15th century English manor house, the inn's thick oak beams and warm stucco walls have long been a landmark of hospitality and local charm in the Lake Forest community. Now, having completed a true floor-to-ceiling renaissance, we have brought the finest 21st century amenities to our historic Lake Forest hotel, while preserving all the romantic character of its classic English architecture. We believe you'll find the unique combination of new amenities and Old World charm and service nothing short of brilliant. We are looking to hire a new pastry cook in our pastry kitchen at the Deer Path Inn. Summary Responsible for preparing pastry items and baked goods as directed by Pastry and/or Executive Chef. Decorating cakes and pastries. Organizing high volume pastry production procedures and meeting all deadlines. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. Essential Job Functions Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served. Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period. Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes. Handles, stores and rotates all products properly. Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed. Understands food safety, and helps control bacteria growth by keeping away from the danger zone. Understands shelf life and thaw time of a product. Closes kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. (Assists others in closing the kitchen). Attends all schedule employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Pastry and/or Executive Chef. Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests other team members. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 30 lbs. on continuous schedule. Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or recipe form. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401

K Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person