Pastry Cook (Part Time) - Pendry Chicago

About the role

Pendry Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to create authentic, personalized experiences for our guests while fostering a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food products according to menu descriptions and hotel standards
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items, maintaining cleanliness of the area
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for timely preparation and execution of food orders
• Collaborate with associates to achieve production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Create innovative new menu items and specials
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products, sanitation standards, and culinary techniques
• Fulfill guest orders with skillful attention to detail
• Deliver on guests' expectations and create WOW moments

Requirements

• Enjoy creating pastries where appearance, colors, and taste appeal show up every time
• Passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• Open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself and others
• Trustworthy and have integrity
• 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
• Collaborative 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

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Must be able to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi-regular basis

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods
• Sanitation standards
• Teamwork

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

Benefits

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