Pastry Cook
il y a 11 jours
Nashville
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Pastry Cook – Concept/PropertyNameConcept/PropertyName Reports To: Pastry Chef / Executive Pastry Chef / Chef de Cuisine Department: Back of House – Pastry Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt About José Andrés Group José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide. Position Summary Pastry Cooks execute precise mise en place and production for all pastry items—ensuring quality, consistency, and timing that meet JAG standards. You’ll scale recipes, assemble and finish desserts, support service plating, and uphold rigorous food safety, labeling, and organization. This role thrives on accuracy, pace, and craftsmanship. Key Responsibilities Mise en Place & Production • Execute daily prep lists to spec: cakes, tarts, custards, mousses, curds, crémeux, pâte à choux, laminated doughs, cookies, sablés, glazes, and sauces., • Scale recipes accurately (metric & imperial), temper chocolate, prepare ganache/praliné, and finish items to standard., • Portion and finish desserts with consistent textures and presentation; maintain garnish standards., • Set up pastry station for service; coordinate with expo to protect ticket times and product integrity., • Taste and calibrate products for balance, texture, and bake; log adjustments per SOP., • Follow standardized recipes, weights/temps, and portioning; flag spec variances immediately., • Adhere to DOH/HACCP: cooling logs, hot/cold holding, allergen and cross-contact protocols, and personal hygiene., • Label/date all products; practice FIFO and track hold times/shelf life; maintain temperature records., • Assist with receiving: check quantities, temperatures, and quality; store promptly in proper zones., • Maintain accurate yields and waste logs; minimize waste through smart batch sizes and storage., • Safely operate mixers, ovens, sheeters, proofers, dehydrators, blast chillers, chocolate tempering machines, and small tools., • Communicate clearly with pastry, culinary, and FOH teams; support during peak periods and events., • Attend line-ups/trainings; learn new items quickly and share best practices., • Model professionalism, punctuality, and a respectful, inclusive, learning-focused mindset. Requirements: Required Qualifications • 1+ year of professional pastry/bakery experience in upscale casual, casual-fine, fine dining, or hotel pastry; culinary/pastry program a plus., • Strong scaling and baking fundamentals (mixing methods, proofing, tempering chocolate, glazing, finishing)., • Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and sanitation; valid Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain)., • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and pace under pressure; clear communication., • Stand and move for extended periods (up to 8+ hours); frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motion., • Lift/carry/push/pull up to 35–50 lbs. (bags of flour/sugar, sheet trays, equipment)., • Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for cross-training and advancement, • Eligible health & wellness benefits (for qualifying positions), • Employee dining and partner discounts