Pastry Cook I

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel's standards
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders
• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Assist with training new kitchen associates
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Creative an innovate new menu items and specials
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

Qualifications

• You enjoy creating pastries where the appearance, colors, and taste appeal show up every time
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Requirements

• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus
• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi-regular basis

Benefits

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates' events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Pay

The pay scale for Pastry Cook I is $27.00.