Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.66 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Career development opportunities
Job Description
The Pastry Cook position is an integral role within a busy resort culinary team renowned for its commitment to excellence and high-volume food and beverage service. The resort caters to a diverse array of guests, providing world-class experiences that include banquet events, large group functions, and multiple on-site dining outlets. This employer is dedicated to maintaining superior quality and innovative gastronomic offerings, consistently setting high standards in its preparation and presentation of food. Located in a scenic environment, the property blends luxury hospitality with culinary precision to serve a wide variety of patrons ranging from casual diners to VIP guests.Show More
Job Requirements
- Stand and walk for the duration of the shift (8-10 hours)
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (bags of flour, sugar, sheet pans, mixers, trays)
- Handle repetitive motions including whisking, rolling, kneading, piping, lifting heavy trays, and operating equipment
- Push, pull, or move carts and racks loaded with pastry items, sheet trays, or banquet equipment
- Perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and overhead work
- Work in a variety of temperature environments including hot (near ovens, proofers, stoves) and cold (walk-ins, freezers, chocolate rooms)
- Maintain stamina and focus during fast-paced, high-volume production especially during event peaks
- Safely handle knives, piping bags, mixers, and commercial baking equipment
- Tolerate a busy, noisy kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- 1-2 years of pastry or baking experience preferred, hotel or banquet environment highly desired
- Strong understanding of basic pastry techniques including creaming, mixing, folding, tempering chocolate, custards, dough handling, and plating
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and adjust quantities according to production needs
- Strong time management skills
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays depending on event calendar
- Culinary/pastry certificate or degree a plus but not required
Job Duties
- Prepare pastries, cakes, plated desserts, breakfast breads, tarts, cookies, specialty items, and banquet desserts according to recipes and production sheets
- Execute high-volume banquet production with accuracy and consistency
- Assist with amenity production, specialty cakes, and seasonal items for VIP guests or special events
- Decorate cakes, pastries, and plated desserts using piping, glazing, chocolate work, and garnishing techniques
- Maintain accuracy in measuring, mixing, and portioning ingredients
- Set up, restock, and maintain pastry production stations for daily service and banquet events
- Support pastry needs for all 3 outlets including breakfast pastries, lunch/dinner desserts, grab-and-go, and room service items
- Ensure all items are completed on time for early-morning deliveries, banquet deadlines, and event service schedules
- Collaborate with Banquet Chef, Outlet Chefs, and the main kitchen to meet production demands during peak periods
- Follow all health department regulations, HACCP, and resort sanitation standards
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food items using FIFO
- Keep workstations, equipment, and pastry areas clean and organized at all times
- Safely operate large mixers, ovens, sheeters, proofers, and pastry tools
- Communicate production concerns, shortages, or equipment issues to Pastry Chef immediately
- Assist other pastry team members when production levels require cross-support
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a high-demand, fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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