Pastry Cook 1 - Milwaukee, WI

The hiring establishment is a dynamic and fast-paced culinary environment known for its commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. Operating within a high-energy environment, this company specializes in producing superior food products, particularly in the pastry and baking domain. With a focus on maintaining exceptional food quality standards, the establishment cultivates a culture of integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to its core mission, vision, and values. The company prioritizes guest service excellence and ethical practices, ensuring that every team member contributes to an enriching dining experience. The role available is for a Pastry Cook 1, a vital position responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of various pastry and baked goods. This role ensures the maintenance of stringent food quality standards while promoting a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment. As a Pastry Cook 1, the individual will perform essential baking duties such as scooping, portioning batters, and measuring ingredients accurately. The job provides an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are eager to develop and expand their skills in pastry and baking within a supportive and professional setting. This position requires flexibility, including working various shifts, to meet kitchen demands in a fast-paced environment. The hourly starting wage is competitive, beginning at 16.15 dollars per hour, ensuring that the compensation aligns with the responsibilities and skills required. The Pastry Cook 1 will also support the culinary team by assisting with inventory storage and rotation, and carrying out opening and closing duties. Compliance with internal controls, policies, and safety regulations is essential to maintain the kitchen's operational excellence. In this role, the Pastry Cook 1 will collaborate closely with kitchen stewards and other culinary team members, fostering a cooperative and efficient work atmosphere. The position also emphasizes learning opportunities, allowing the individual to advance to more complex pastry and baking tasks gradually. The environment is physically demanding and requires a high degree of stamina, as well as the ability to work under pressure, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about culinary arts and committed to continuous growth. The working conditions include exposure to moderate to loud noise levels, hotter zones near ovens and open flames, as well as cold environments such as freezers and prep areas. The kitchen setting is a smoke-free zone, except when on the casino floor, where smoking is permitted. Team members must use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety. Additionally, awareness and handling of common food allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, dairy, seafood, shellfish, and gluten, are integral to the role. The employer is committed to equal opportunity employment and upholds all federal employment laws. This promise ensures a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all candidates and employees alike. Overall, the Pastry Cook 1 position offers a robust launching pad for culinary professionals seeking to excel and grow within an established, quality-driven culinary company, with a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

• a high school diploma or equivalent
• six months of related experience preferred
• ability to achieve ServSafe certification within 90 days
• basic math skills including addition subtraction multiplication division and counting
• discretion in handling confidential information
• professionalism in guest and team interactions
• availability for irregular hours and extended shifts including nights mornings weekends and holidays
• physical ability to perform job tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally
• willingness to wear personal protective equipment
• specific vision requirements including color and depth perception