Pastry Cook

About the Role

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. As part of our culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, including our Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values, ensuring exceptional luxury hospitality every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food; report issues to management.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area; set-up and break-down work station; follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Less than 1-year related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and reach overhead and below the knees.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Schedule

Full Time

Additional Information

This position is located at 100 Carondelet Plz, Clayton, Missouri, United States, 63105. It is a non-management role.

At Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton, we foster an inclusive environment where the unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our culture drives success, empowering everyone to deliver exceptional luxury service.