# Pastry Cook | AVA Winter Park

**Company**: Riviera Dining Group
**Location**: Winter Park, Florida
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: Full-Time
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Hospitality

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## Description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Pastry Cook to prepare high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, displays, and special-request items in a fast-paced luxury dining environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare pastry items including breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces, and special-request items

- Follow recipes, yield guides, and departmental standards to ensure consistent quality and presentation

- Maintain complete knowledge and proper use of all pastry equipment, tools, and supplies, using them safely and appropriately

- Ensure strict compliance with state sanitation and health regulations, as well as hotel and brand requirements

- Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, and any changes affecting job performance

- Inspect cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment, and supplies daily

- Plan and prepare pastry items for restaurant service, catering events, and special functions

- Work collaboratively with culinary team members while maintaining organization, efficiency, and professional conduct

Requirements:

- 1+ year of proven experience as a pastry cook in a high-volume establishment

- Strong knowledge of French pastry techniques

- Culinary school degree or certification preferred, but not required

- High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required

- Proficient in computer applications such as Excel, Windows, and POS systems

- Excellent knife skills and attention to detail

- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to maintain a positive energy level

- Professional, punctual, thorough, and organized

- Ability to stand for extended periods and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

## Skills

### Required
- French pastry techniques
- Excel
- Windows
- POS systems
- knife skills

### Nice to have
- Culinary school degree or certification

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