Pastry Cook | Caesars Superdome New Orleans

The Role

Under the direction of the Executive Culinary Team, Pastry Cook will be responsible for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served. The pastry cook will work directly on the creation, development and implementation of new desserts and creative menu developments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates hands on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
• Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
• Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards
• Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
• Bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads
• Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times
• Meets with the Executive Culinary Team to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance
• Ensures that only the highest of quality product is served to our guests
• Strong baking and pastry skills
• Knowledge of bread baking and advanced baking and pastry techniques
• Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be willing to work hours that vary, according to event schedule
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service.
• Must be able to generalize, evaluate, and make decisions without immediate supervision
• The ideal candidate will have a pastry degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering and concessions environments for a sports and entertainment venue.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company wide safety training and any job specific safety training.