Pastry Cook

East Bank Club, an upscale and prestigious fitness, sports, and dining facility in Chicago, is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods for our dining outlets and special events. You will work under the guidance of our Chefs to ensure the highest quality and consistency in our pastry offerings.
Responsibilities:
Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods according to recipes and standards
Assist in the production of high-quality breads, cakes, cookies, and other pastry products
Plate and garnish desserts in an appealing and creative way
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Ensure proper storage and handling of all pastry ingredients
Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Collaborate with other members of the culinary team to ensure efficient operations
At all times, proper sanitation and safety guidelines must be followed, and all kitchen work and storage areas must be kept clean and organized.
Help with inventory management and ordering of pastry supplies
Requirements
Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production
Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
Basic math skills for measuring ingredients, calculating ratios.
Creative flair and artistic skills in plating and presentation
Attention to detail and high standards for quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Complete production sheets and other records as required
May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets
Provide training and coaching for staff as needed
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods of time
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Minimum of two years of experience in preparing and training others in fruit coulis preparation is required.
Culinary degree or formal pastry training (Preferred)
Ability to lift 50lbs
Benefits
Working at EBC benefits you!
Paid time off for full and part-time team members.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for qualified team members.
401k - company match
Parking and transit benefits
Pet Insurance through MetLife
Complimentary club membership and employee discounts
Flexible schedules