Pastry Cook at La Boulangerie

Link Restaurant Group was founded by James Beard Award winning executive Chef Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, with the goal to support the continuous growth of their family of restaurants in New Orleans. Currently that includes Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Peche Seafood Grill, Gianna, La Boulangerie and Calcasieu Private Dining. Growing up in south Louisiana taught Chef Link about the importance of traditions and the regions unique flavors, which helped define their guiding philosophy to produce honest, simple food.

We offer competitive wages, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401k with company match, paid sick days, paid personal days, in-house dining discounts, career progression and professional development.

Seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our team at La Boulangerie!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the products produced in the pastry shop meet the quality standards in conjunction with the Executive Pastry Chef and Chef de Cuisine.

• Executes recipes and prepares desserts, including cakes, pies, cookies, sauces, glazes, custards and mousses.

• Capable of following a recipe, measuring ingredients and using equipment properly.

• Work in cooperation with other pastry cooks and bread bakers throughout the day.

• Creating new baked goods

• Follow recipes accurately

• Monitoring proper storage, FIFO, and shelf life guidelines for all product

• Completion of daily assigned production duties

• Clean equipment after every use

• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department

• Notify manager of any shortages of ingredients

• Be able to work in a professional manner with fellow BOH employees

• Train new employees on basic procedures

• Maintain a clean and organized station

• Assist in weekly deep cleaning of the BOH

• Be able to taste all food at any required moment

• Follow all proper food safety practices and kitchen safety practices

• Continue to improve upon existing skill set

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills & Requirements

• Culinary degree or college degree preferred but not required.

• Previous restaurant management experience or bakery management a plus.

• Willingness to work mornings, evenings and weekends as required.

• Strong communication skills, fluent in Spanish a plus.

• Strong time management skills and accuracy to deal with a variety of duties and prepare reports according to schedule.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Link Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of LRG or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

LRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Job Type : Full Time

Compensation Type : Hourly