Pastry Cook The River House at Odette's - 2.6 New Hope, PA Job Details Part-time $21 - $24 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Professional ethics Process improvement Employee relationship building Industry trends Quality control problem-solving Dessert recipe development Kitchen experience Full Job Description The Pastry Cook at the River House at Odette's responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, ala cart desserts, ice creams, sorbets, breads, cakes, custards, buttercreams, amenities, displays/centerpieces, and special request items. Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
• Meet with the Pastry Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment, and supplies
• Check production schedule and par
• Establish priority items for the day
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.

The ideal candidate will possess the following

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical Skills:

We require 1-2 years of advanced pastry experience, the ability to work in all areas of the kitchen, and a proven ability to create unique and creative pastry dishes. Experience with wedding cake design, decorating, and finishing is highly preferred, including the ability to execute detailed and creative cake designs . Must possess advanced knowledge of current industry trends. Functional Spanish communication preferred.

Customer Service and Professionalism:

Proven experienceserving as a role model and setting the standard for all staff to maintain high-quality and consistent customer service.

Problem Solving, Quality Control, and Priority Assessment:

Must evaluate current practices and processes; immediately recognize potential areas of conflict; and suggest ways to improve current business methods and services provided.

Communication:

Commitment to details both verbally and non-verbally and ability to encourage cooperative and consistent levels of communication with the back of house staff, front of house staff and management. Must understand instructions, read written company information, and communicate with little or no additional direction.

Interpersonal Relationships :

Ability to adapt to different personalities of guests, staff, and outside vendors without losing focus. Must possess high professional ethics and avoid extreme familiarity or conflicts with others.

Conflict Management:

Capacity to recognize problems when they arise and be able to resolve them appropriately by using good judgement, tact, and initiative according to company policy and procedure. Requires unbiased communication skills to handle all types of conflicts that will occur at all levels of supervision and the ability to negotiate effectively.

Perform General Physical Activities:

Ability to perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, handling materials.

Flexibility:

Must be available to work overtime when needed, assist with the workload of others, and perform other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person