Pastry Cook (Part Time) - Pendry Chicago

About the role

At Pendry Chicago, we believe that our success is all because of you. You are not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences.

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
• Able to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders
• 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
• Able to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Guest service
• Leadership
• Problem-solving

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (Sick Time)
• Free meals during work
• Free uniform laundering
• Hotel discounts

Pay

The pay range for Pastry Cook I is $23.50 - 24.50 hourly. The pay scale is the base hourly range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Pendry reasonably expects to pay for the position.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.