Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

The Pastry Cook prepares proper sized portions of high-quality items to order, to proper temperature and presentation. Perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation, execution, and production of pastries on property.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and standards for product preparation.
• Always maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Prepare ingredients using food safety standards.
• Cook food to order and at the temperature requested.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Plate food to the standard of chef’s specification.
• Complete prep lists and opening/closing checklists for each shift.
• Set-up workstations with mise en place to chef’s specification.
• Properly store all mise en place at shift end.
• Demonstrate knife skills, cooking skills, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience.
• A combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Work in a hot and steamy environment.
• Must be able to withstand temperatures up to 105 degrees.

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Positive, self-motivated, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand hot and steamy environments.