Pastry Cook

About the Resort

Picture a shimmering oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell mountains. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers luxury and world-class hospitality with over 300,000 square feet of meeting space. This award-winning meetings resort features 750 guest rooms, five award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has held the AAA Five Diamond rating for over 30 years, making it one of the longest-running AAA Five Diamond Resorts in the Americas.

Benefits

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies, and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great medical and dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans with $0 premium for the employee-only tier
• 401K and direct deposit
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and national promotion opportunities

About the Role

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess dining experience. As a Pastry Cook, your leadership, creativity, and culinary skills will guide the preparation of our Pastry Kitchen’s wide assortment of delicious baked goods for guest enjoyment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, sponges, custards, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries
• Store and handle all baked goods properly
• Assist with the setup of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and safety standards
• Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines
• Two to four years of previous experience in a pastry production kitchen and/or restaurant
• Diploma certification in a culinary discipline (an asset)
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Skills

• Knowledge of custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, and icings
• Knowledge of mixing methods: creaming, whipping, folding
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques
• Basic celebration cake building and icing
• Knowledge of various dough types
• Basic knife skills for chopping, cutting, dicing, etc.
• Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology

Working Conditions

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
• Ability to work outside in extreme heat and cold
• Ability to work in wet conditions, odor, noise, and stressful environments

About the Team

A team of Heartists committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience. We value feeling valued, feeling sparked, and unity as "We Are One."

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.