Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Fashions table and pastry decorations, such as statuaries and ornaments, from sugar paste and icings, using cream bag, spatula, and various decorating tools. Rolls and shapes dough, using rolling pin and cuts dough in uniform portions with knife, divider, and cookie cutter. Measures and mixes ingredients, such as flour, flavoring, and fruit, to form concoctions. Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and fancy pastries, using pie dough roller and cookie cutters or by hand. Mixes and cooks pie fillings, and pours fillings into pie shells and tops filling with meringue or cream. Turns oven controls to regulate temperatures and to set time cycle for baking products. Decorates products with icing designs, using spatula and cream bag. Operate and monitor baking equipment and temperature to control appearance of products. Covers filling with top crust; places pies in oven; and adjust drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures. Mixes ingredients to make icings, decorates cakes and pastries, and blends colors for icings, shaped ornaments, and statuaries. Check and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and utensils to make sure health and safety regulations are met.
Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely. Knowledge of the menu and beverage list and the ability to communicate clear suggestions to the guests. Auditory and visual abilities to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.