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Pastry Cook Position at Stubborn Seed

Stubborn Seed, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is looking for a pastry cook to join the team. As a pastry cook at Stubborn Seed, you will be an integral part of our culinary team, working under the guidance and leadership of Michelin-starred Chef Jeremy Ford. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality desserts and pastries that complement our restaurant's exceptional dining experience.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Pastry preparation: Prepare a wide range of pastry items, including but not limited to cakes, tarts, bread, ice creams, and chocolates. Follow standardized recipes while paying close attention to presentation and taste. Ensure the quality, freshness, and consistency of all pastry items.
2. Plating and presentation: Work closely with the culinary team to ensure that dessert plates are beautifully presented. Pay attention to artistic details and adhere to the restaurant's plating standards.
3. Ingredient management: Maintain an organized and well-stocked pastry station. Properly handle, store, and rotate all pastry ingredients to ensure freshness.
4. Quality assurance: Ensure that all pastry items meet the high-quality standards and taste expectations of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Continuously seek ways to improve and innovate in the pastry department.
5. Sanitation and safety: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow proper safety procedures in the kitchen.
6. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the culinary team to coordinate dessert orders with the overall menu. Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications include:

• Proven experience as a pastry cook or similar role in a high-end restaurant or patisserie.
• A culinary degree or relevant pastry training is preferred.
• Knowledge of a wide range of pastry techniques and dessert trends.
• A passion for creativity and innovation in pastry.
• Strong attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Chef Jeremy Ford is renowned for his culinary expertise and has earned a Michelin star for his innovative and exquisite dishes at his Miami Beach restaurant Stubborn Seed. The restaurant is known for its commitment to culinary excellence, a dedication to using the finest ingredients, and a passion for delivering an unforgettable dining experience to its guests.

If you are a skilled pastry cook who shares our commitment to excellence and creativity, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the continued success of Stubborn Seed under the guidance of Chef Jeremy Ford. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our Michelin-starred kitchen. Grove Bay is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, you must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Grove Bay Hospitality Group was created in 2010 with the idea that it would be fully connected to the community. For us, this connection to our community can be in the form of opening a great restaurant, providing new jobs for our fellow Miamians, or even donating our time and resources to the many charities we support. Grove Bay aspires to enhance the lives of its guests, employees, communities and investors as a restaurant industry leader by developing innovative, memorable and highly successful restaurant concepts. From ingredients to customer service, Grove Bay is committed to delivering only the highest quality across all levels of operation.

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