Pastry Cook

Description

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary of $22.67/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year!
• Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Company-paid gaming licenses (Class B & Class A)
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

What You’ll Do

• Exemplifies Muckleshoot Casino Resort’s values and set a great example by always demonstrating excellent guest service and professionalism.
• Practice, support and promote the mission, vision, and values of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.
• Produce products such as desserts, breads, ice creams and special request items daily, maintaining quality standards and strong work ethic.
• Bake and prepare food according to pre-established recipes, providing consistent quality for all outlets.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, and roasters.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Ensure proper plating presentation to provide maximum appeal and freshness.
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with taste and quality.
• Produce product in a cost effective and hygienic manner.
• Assist Pastry Chef in a support role; identify staffing requirements, recruit, and train new personnel.
• Meet with Room Chefs to discuss customized desserts or baked goods for special occasions.
• Develop new seasonal menus and maintain latest market trends.
• Constantly strive to improve operating procedures.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure rotation, safekeeping, and sanitation.
• Ensure food quality is superior and takes action to correct any irregularities.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning; ensure bakery section adheres to local health and safety regulations.
• Work within the sanitation standards and in compliance of MCR, local, state, and federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Work with others to ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Create, maintains, and facilitates a positive work environment; promotes positive team member relations and reports issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to obtain a Class III B gaming license.
• 2 (two) years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar required.
• Vocational training at a culinary institution preferred.
• Valid WA State Health Card/Food Handler permit required.

How You’ll Be Successful

• Knowledge of all applicable food sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards, and safety regulations as required.
• Skilled in basic math; demonstrate ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions. Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, food abbreviations, weights, and preparation techniques.
• Ability to create a full range of quick breads, including coffeecakes, muffins, scones, etc.
• Ability to operate donut fryers, mixers, and glazing applications. Proven skills at utilizing kitchen utensils.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to follow procedures and take direction.
• Ability to always maintain professional appearance and demeanor

Equal Opportunity Employer

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