Title: Pastry Cook

Reports to: Executive Chef/Sous Chefs

Summary of Position:

Pastry cooks must be professional, dependable and have a passion for food. All cooks must be able to take pride in their work, have experience in various food prep techniques, solid knife skills, be organized and be able to work clean.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen/station
• Report to work in a clean uniform, including chef coat and Merrimans cap.
• Report to work on time and ready to perform your duties
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times
• Follow rules and regulations posted in the company handbook
• Set up of stations for service
• Follow food prep pars set forth by the business levels
• All food prep is properly rotated and labeled.
• Care for the freshness and handling of our food ingredients
• Make sure all recipes are being followed to specifications
• Assist in food deliveries being put away immediately
• Makes sure food is being prepared following guidelines set forth by the company
• Makes sure all food that will leave the kitchen is to specifications, flavorful and presented nicely
• All soiled linen including hand towels and aprons are put in laundry bags
• Responsible for opening the kitchen
• And any other duties set forth or requested by the chef