Commissary Pastry Cook

Job Summary: As a Gott’s Roadside Commissary Pastry Prep Cook, you will work as part of a team to prep ingredients and recipes ensuring highest quality standards are met for distribution to our restaurants. This position requires knowledge of food safety, hygiene, ability to collaborate with the team and professionalism.  This position requires morning availability and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement: All employees shall follow safe practices according to the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Food Preparation/Production:

• Prepare food according to recipe in a timely and efficient manner.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice fruits & vegetables, and other ingredients using various kitchen equipment.
• Prepare doughs, sauces, toppings, and other pastry items.
• Accurately measure ingredients and mix them according to recipes.
• Properly portion, label, and store ingredients for packaging and transport following HACCP protocol.
• Follow manager’s direction to manage all aspects of the station.
• Maintain clean and orderly workstation and equipment.
• Use proper rotation (FIFO), and check for ingredient quality.
• Complete checklists and assist with overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Always follow Gott’s procedures for preventing cross-contamination when prepping.
• Communicate effectively with other commissary staff and management.

Other:

• Speak up if details are missed or not understood.
• Always maintain an organized and clean work area. Observe good sanitation practices and safety procedures. Wear gloves as required.
• Operate bakery production equipment including mixers, ovens, depositors, and other machinery while always following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Daily duties may also include but are not limited to unpacking and stocking deliveries, order fulfillment, and assigned cleaning duties.
• Monitor equipment and ensure all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Stepping in to assist other commissary prep cooks when necessary.
• Attend required training classes and staff meetings.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and where appropriate, bring suggestions for improvement.
• Dish management.
• Check out with manager daily before leaving your shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pastry Cook Preferred Qualifications