Pastry Cook

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented pastry cook to join our culinary team at The Twenty Two. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and pastry arts, with the ability to produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. You will work under the direction of the the Chef Team to ensure consistency and excellence in all pastry-related offerings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operations and Service

• Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to Company standards.

• Confirm all materials needed for the day’s production are within standard and plan for success by ensuring production meets the delivery schedule.

• Prepare, bake, and present pastries, cakes, tarts, and other baked goods in accordance with restaurants recipes and standards.

• Assist in the creation and development of new dessert menus and seasonal offerings.

• Monitor ingredient stocks and communicate needs to the Pastry Chef or inventory personnel.

• Operate and maintain bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and dough sheeters.

• Assist in the decoration and plating of desserts for restaurant, banquet, and room service orders.

• Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and portioning of all products; participate in quality control checks that may include tasting.

• Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and ensure timely service.

• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during busy periods.

• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible.

• Maintain a deep knowledge of Caffe Zaffri’s food menu, ingredients, and preparation.

• Understand different types of allergy restrictions and help communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff.

• Adhere to the hotel’s policies on hygiene, food safety, and presentation.

Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements and procedures.

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.

• Inspect the cleanliness and organization of the line and workstations; rectify any deficiencies.

• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring everything complies with standards.

• Inform supervisor on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations.

• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Department of Health requirements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a pastry cook/baker in a restaurant or bakery.

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.

• Communicate information effectively and efficiently.

• Possesses a positive, results-driven, team-oriented mentality.

• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Strong understanding of pastry and baking techniques.

• Creativity and an eye for detail in dessert presentation.

• Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.

• Culinary degree or certification in pastry arts is preferred but not required.