Pastry Cook

SCOPE OF JOB

Pastry Cook is responsible for the proper efficiency and profitable functioning of your station, which has been assigned to you. Maintains high standards of quality.

Reports to: Executive Chef

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Pastry Cook has to work closely with the Executive Chef to follow up assigned work
• Preparing pastry items according to Company guidelines and standards
• Making sure that all pastry items are in excellent standard and taste before leaving the station
• Thorough knowledge of menu and recipes
• Setting up workstations and prepare ingredients to use in baking
• Coordinating and ensure that pastry items are ready for service timely
• Controlling costs and keep himself informed regularly about stock levels and stock movements
• Implementing company policy and procedures and health and safety codes.
• Implementing food safety policies, procedures and standards of practice, as per the HACCP manual.

BENEFITS

• 21 days paid annual leave
• 13^th salary and provident fund
• 5 working days per week from Monday to Sunday
• Free meal while on duty
• 15% discount on company brands (Pizza Express, Marzano, Columbia Beach, La Boca, Columbia Steak House, Pokeloha, Columbia Confectionery, Columbia Sun, Columbia Beach Resort, House & Garden,)
• Training and development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts

Level of Experience

• Previous experience in the same or similar position
• Previous food handling experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Greek or English language
• Excellent food handling skills
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Good planning, organizational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of hygiene, health & safety and licensing regulations

Personality characteristics

• Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Hardworking