About this role
We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Pastry Cook in Chicago, Des Plaines location!
About DO & CO
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe.
- Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple station within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
- Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisor to support business operations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 year of experience in Pastry/ Bakery preferably with large production volume
- Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
- Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe.
- Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple station within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
- Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
- Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
- Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.
What We Offer:
- Pay Rate: $21.45 hourly.
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
- An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
- The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Other facts
About DO & CO
DO & CO The Gourmet Entertainment Company – A passion for hospitality
Culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky: As a listed Austrian company with the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate 32 locations in 12 countries on three continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. From sports events as the Formula 1, ATP Tennis Masters in Madrid, the Hahnenkamm Race in Kitzbühel, and the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen – there is no day on which we do not think of festivities … and about making sure our guests are happy.
We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations. The most important ingredient in our premium recipe is our staff of 10,000 employees, each and every one of whom has a strong personality and a passion for hospitality. They shape our company with their personal dedication and commitment. We give our all to provide them with an environment in which they can realise their full potential.
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What you'll do
- The Pastry Cook will bake and prepare pastry items according to specifications and monitor wastage while completing tasks on multiple stations to meet strict deadlines. They will also comply with food safety regulations and report any issues to management.
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