Master Cook, Pastry - On Call

Position Overview

The Master Cook, Pastry is responsible for assisting all the chefs from the pastry department, and supporting venues and outlets across the resort. This position will assist with the daily preparation of all baked goods and pastries across food and beverage outlets and banquets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods and are able to teach pastry cooks to do the same
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
• Inspect pastry shop items upon completion to ensure they have been prepared correctly and attractively
• Keep the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant executive pastry chef informed of all pertinent information and any irregularities occurring in the bake shop operation
• Assist with training kitchen staff, supporting the sous chefs and pastry cooks if necessary
• Ensure food quality according to department standards and ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards

Qualification Requirements

• Pastry or Baking Degree or equivalent certification is preferred
• Extensive experience as a Pastry Cook or Pastry Chef, with a strong track record of pastry excellence
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in a pastry kitchen environment
• In-depth knowledge of various pastry techniques, ingredients, and dessert flavor profiles
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and precision in pastry creations
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities in the pastry kitchen
• Creativity and a passion for pastry innovation and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and regulations specific to the pastry department
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Diversity Commitment

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

SALARY

$29.14 per hour