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Pastry Cook
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The Glass Knife - Winter Park, FL
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Description:The Glass Knife is one of Central Florida’s most popular and exciting culinary destinations. We are a high-quality, scratch environment that is regularly awarded Orlando’s - Reader’s Choice and Critic’s Choice as “Best Independent Bakery” and “Best Desserts”.
Our Pastry Cook role is an integral part our back-of-house team, where you will prepare a variety of desserts, pastries and other sweet delicacies. This position is for someone who is well-versed in culinary arts, enjoys baking high-quality treats and thrives on being part of a fast-paced team. We require a candidate who is 100% reliable, responsible and dedicated.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare extraordinary bakery menu items according to set recipes and specifications which will delight our Guests with their taste and unique presentation
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, danishes, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
• Assist with team member training and product awareness
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking/baking equipment
• Assist executive chef and chef de cuisine in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen; Follow sanitation policies at all times
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients and monitoring of stock
Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years experience in a high volume bakery/culinary environment (pastry-specific experience is recommended)
• Proven knowledge of pastry techniques & tools, scaling, proofing, decorating and finishing measurements as well, ingredients, equipment and small wares required for a bakery setting
• Proven knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) as well as proper food handling techniques/temperatures
• Ability to read safety procedures, and operating guidelines & instructions in English
• Ability to walk and stand for long durations
• Ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
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