Pastry Cook - Maryland

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland
Hanover, MD
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Why We Need Your Talents:

At Live! we pride ourselves in our exceptional people.   Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and truly the most valuable part of the Live! brand

The pastry cook works under the supervision of the ex. pastry chef and culinary director to create plated dessert, cakes, and a variety of pastry items, as well as house made breads, ice creams and sorbets for both plated dinner service and banquet dessert displays. The pastry cook will work creatively as part of a team within a fast-paced work environment while strictly adhering to established sanitation and safety standards. 

Compensation: $20.00 per hr.

Responsibilities:

Where You'll Make an Impact:

Must have 2-3 years fine dining or large production experience preferably fine dinning

Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.

Assist Pastry Chef in pastry preparation, production, and presentation activities.

Report to Pastry Chef about kitchen and storage equipment repairs, maintenances, and malfunctions.

Stock food products in coolers and freezers according to food storage standards.

Ensure stock rotation to minimize wastages.

Bake artisan and decorative breads.

Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.

Prepare advanced confectionery.

Prepare advanced entremets and tarts.

Prepare advanced petit fours and macaroon.

Prepare hot and cold desserts.

Create cooperative work environment, 

Manage pastry station for optimum production and quality

Work cooperatively and professionally with other departments, with respect to the chain of command 

Monitor baking progress using specific tools like thermometers or toothpicks

Fulfill essential functions of the position that require extended periods of standing and/or walking

Executing pastry orders for restaurants, catered events and accommodating special requests.

Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.

Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.



Skills to Help You Succeed:

Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.

Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.

Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.

Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

Be willing to work all shifts and holidays 

High school diploma or GED.

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.

Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.

2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.

Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.

Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.

knowledge of food industry regulations. 

Physical Requirements:

Demonstrate the ability to lift 50

What We Offer:

Perks We Offer You

Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents

Generous retirement savings options.

Paid Time Off

Free uniforms

Free parking

Free food and discounted meals

Lucrative Bonuses

Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and pathways for career growth

Free Life Insurance

Free Short Term & Long Term Disability

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.

To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.

To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity

To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.

To work hard and have fun.

Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.

The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!

Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.

You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Reference: 202539533

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Pastry Cook - Maryland

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland

Hanover, MD
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Why We Need Your Talents:

At Live! we pride ourselves in our exceptional people.   Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and truly the most valuable part of the Live! brand

The pastry cook works under the supervision of the ex. pastry chef and culinary director to create plated dessert, cakes, and a variety of pastry items, as well as house made breads, ice creams and sorbets for both plated dinner service and banquet dessert displays. The pastry cook will work creatively as part of a team within a fast-paced work environment while strictly adhering to established sanitation and safety standards. 

Compensation: $20.00 per hr.

Responsibilities:

Where You'll Make an Impact:

Must have 2-3 years fine dining or large production experience preferably fine dinning

Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.

Assist Pastry Chef in pastry preparation, production, and presentation activities.

Report to Pastry Chef about kitchen and storage equipment repairs, maintenances, and malfunctions.

Stock food products in coolers and freezers according to food storage standards.

Ensure stock rotation to minimize wastages.

Bake artisan and decorative breads.

Maintain workplace safety and health policies and procedures.

Prepare advanced confectionery.

Prepare advanced entremets and tarts.

Prepare advanced petit fours and macaroon.

Prepare hot and cold desserts.

Create cooperative work environment, 

Manage pastry station for optimum production and quality

Work cooperatively and professionally with other departments, with respect to the chain of command 

Monitor baking progress using specific tools like thermometers or toothpicks

Fulfill essential functions of the position that require extended periods of standing and/or walking

Executing pastry orders for restaurants, catered events and accommodating special requests.

Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.

Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.



Skills to Help You Succeed:

Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.

Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.

Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.

Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

Be willing to work all shifts and holidays 

High school diploma or GED.

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.

Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.

2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.

Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.

Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.

knowledge of food industry regulations. 

Physical Requirements:

Demonstrate the ability to lift 50

What We Offer:

Perks We Offer You

Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents

Generous retirement savings options.

Paid Time Off

Free uniforms

Free parking

Free food and discounted meals

Lucrative Bonuses

Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and pathways for career growth

Free Life Insurance

Free Short Term & Long Term Disability

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.

To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.

To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity

To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.

To work hard and have fun.

Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.

The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!

Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.

You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Reference: 202539533

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