Pastry Cook

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is looking to hire a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our restaurant.

This position has a competitive wage, depending on experience. All eligible full-time regular employees are also offered great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401 (k) retirement savings plan, holiday pay, vacation time, paid time off (PTO), parking, and meals. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to dive deeper into the hospitality industry, consider applying to join our exceptional team today!

WHO WE ARE?

From the fourth generation hospitality leaders, brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, comes Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove. An oasis within bustling South Florida surrounded by breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the Coconut Grove skyline. Designed by the world-renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica, the hotel’s interior features a nautical motif by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. A total of 100 guestrooms and suites with private outdoor terraces, a new Italian dining concept with indoor and outdoor seating and its rooftop Bellini Restaurant and Bar provide guests with attentive European service, complimented by luxury accommodations and amenities.

YOUR ROLE AS A PASTRY COOK

We are looking for pastry cooks that will be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes.  Control food usage to minimize waste.

Ultimately, you will contribute to delivering a pleasant dining experience for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Participate in the preparation of all cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams and other food items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery.  Ensure that all desserts are prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of the working area (including marble, ice cream machine and cold room, etc.). Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and health standards. Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment and supplies, including ovens. 
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advice supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Holiday Inn requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Work experience as a pastry cook or similar role
• Willingness to work as a team player when preparing dishes and coordinating meal service
• Organizational skills to maintain an orderly workspace and kitchen

• Hands-on experience with professional kitchen equipment
• Good knowledge of food plating techniques
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time when cooking and preparing food
• Willingness to work required shifts, i.e., night shift, breakfast rush, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A degree from a culinary school is a plus

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate.  Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an “at-will” employer.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? 

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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