Pastry Cook

MILA - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Pastry Cook at MILA is responsible for preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces, and special request items. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, as well as a passion for creating exquisite desserts that enhance the dining experience.

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 Executive 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.

Requirements

• 1 year Proven experience working as a Pastry cook in a high-volume establishment.
• Good knowledge of French pastry techniques.
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Must have computer knowledge (Excel, Windows, POS, etc.)
• Excellent knife skills.

Nice-to-haves

• College degree/Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary.
• Demonstrates adequate pastry skills and operations.
• Ability to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering, and special events.