Douceur de France: Pastry Cook
WHO WE ARE
Douceur de France is a French Bakery and Café with two locations: one in Marietta and one in Roswell. Our dishes are made with traditional French techniques using local and organic ingredients to bring a true taste of France to Atlanta. Our sandwiches, quiches, soups, and pastries are made with our passion for maintaining classically French offerings with a dash of chef-driven creativity! We have indoor seating and a patio for guests to enjoy the tastes of France here in Atlanta! To learn more about us, please visit: www.douceurdefrance.com.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Douceur de France is a busy and growing restaurant that requires team-work and communication between the back and front of the house in order to deliver high quality food and service to our customers. At Douceur de France, the customer is our main priority, and the customer is always right! The restaurant is high-energy, upbeat, and the team is focused on delivering results under pressure. The primary focus of the company’s management is to deliver an exceptional dining experience to our customers, while fostering a work environment that is caring, positive, and team-work oriented.
THE JOB
The job of the Pastry Cook should be to work cohesively with the team and follow the instructions of the Executive Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food items according to recipes and menu specifications. The ideal Pastry Cook is passionate about food and is meticulous and precise when measuring, mixing and decorating as small changes to ingredients or techniques can have a big impact on the final result. Attention to detail is critical to succeed in this job.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Following instructions from the Executive Pastry Chef
Able to be meticulous and precise when measuring, mixing, and decorating pastries and cutting cakes
Able to use weights as measurements –familiar with using scales and metric system
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
Keeping track of ingredients, inventory, and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
Cleaning workstation, sweeping floor, sanitizing kitchen, and taking out the trash
SKILLS
Ability to bake and to follow recipes to create a variety of pastries, including croissants, breads, cakes, cookies, and pies
Ability to prioritize most urgent tasks and work with a sense of urgency and punctuality
Ability to use math to determine proper quantities needed in recipes
Working quickly without compromising quality
Ability to stay calm in high-stress situations
Safe food and knife handling practices
High attention to detail
Multi-tasker
Team player
BENEFITS
Competitive pay based on experience
Paid training
Flexible schedules
Casual work attire
Free lunch during shift (under $15)
Employee Discounts:
o 50% off on food
o 20% off on cakes
PHYSICAL SETTING
Casual dining restaurant
SHIFT
Day shift
JOB TYPE
Part-time
Full-time
PAY
$15 - $20 per hour depending on experience
REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of pastry experience
Able to stand for long periods of time and occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch at varying heights
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
