Pastry Cook - Gjusta LA
$38,314–$41,600 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$38,314–$41,600 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Prepare a wide variety of goods including scones, desserts, cakes, cookies, pies, and bread following traditional and modern recipes. Collaborate with chefs to create seasonal desserts, restock items throughout the shift, and maintain station cleanliness while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Use and maintain all equipment properly, manage time including breaks in compliance with New York Labor Law, and report to duty on time using the time clock. Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by supervisors to ensure department needs are met.
Required Qualifications
- Flexible schedule
- 1 to 2 years or related experience
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
- Previous baking/pastry experience
- Understanding of basic cooking skills, knife handling, and safety
- Ability to work with speed and efficiency and longevity
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to use all relevant items of equipment
- Understanding, knowledge, and ability to comply with safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Ability to prioritize work activities, provide accurate information and assistance to any management or colleagues' request in a timely and courteous manner
- Ability to keep calm when faced with any unusual situations
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time (8 - 12 hours)
- Must be able to move, pull, push, carry or lift of up to 50 pounds on occasion and 30 pounds regularly
- Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands regularly and in frequent or repetitive motions
- Must be able to reach items at varying height levels (on shelves, on ground, etc.)
- Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
- Must be able to work in conditions of environmental exposure to cold, heat, and water
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Must understand how to abide by the rules of the Department of Health related to Food Service
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