Pastry Chef The LINE Austin 111 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78701

Job Description

A Baker is primarily responsible for creating desserts, breakfast breads and savory breads for all food outlets. The person in this position will work directly with the Head Baker to create and design the breads and desserts for each outlet and seasonal changes.

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures and expectations.

Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each

employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Responsibilities

• 1. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
• 2. Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
• 3. Offer guests an enjoyable experience that conforms to the LINE’s standards of excellence, professionalism and friendliness.
• 4. Interest in a wide variety of baking production: from classic Americana-style pastries to viennoiserie to sourdough hearth style breads, and from ice cream to pâte de fruit, candidates must possess a passion for producing a wide variety of pastry and baking in a high volume, fun and challenging kitchen.
• 5. Responsible for his or her baking and prep lists throughout the shift, including ensuring all needed supplies for the shift are available, prepped timely and according to training, and finished and labeled accurately.
• 6. Work with all other employees within the LINE hotel as a contiguous team; maintain open, respectful communication with all staff.
• 7. Maintain a tidy, organized work space, and personal health and hygiene in conformation with established sanitation standards.
• 8. Approach the craft of baking with an inquisitive and open mind, take notes and adjust processes according to Head Baker’s direction, and own the responsibility to raise each other up as a team
• 9. Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements