Pastry Banquet Cook AM

The Umstead Hotel & Spa is a luxurious boutique hotel renowned for its exceptional hospitality, elegant design, and commitment to providing an unforgettable guest experience. Located in Cary, North Carolina, The Umstead Hotel & Spa offers refined accommodations, impeccable service, and award-winning culinary delights in a serene setting. The hotel is celebrated for its dedication to quality and excellence, particularly in its culinary and spa services, making it a preferred destination for discerning travelers. With a focus on luxury and personalized service, The Umstead Hotel & Spa prides itself on maintaining high standards across all departments, ensuring each guest’s stay is uniquely memorable. Its banquet services cater to upscale events, weddings, and corporate gatherings, requiring a team that exemplifies professionalism and culinary mastery.

The role of the pastry banquet cook at The Umstead Hotel & Spa is pivotal in delivering exquisite dessert experiences for banquet events held at the hotel. Reporting directly to the Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef, the pastry banquet cook is responsible for preparing and plating a variety of desserts, including mousses, cakes, sauces, glazes, and baked goods such as scones, biscuits, and cornbread. This position demands a strong emphasis on quality, sanitation, and efficiency, consistently reflecting the Pastry Chef’s core values. The pastry banquet cook will manage the organization and cleanliness of the pastry workspace, uphold inventory standards in various storage units, and maintain professional relationships with associates across departments. This role requires a calm and organized approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively during peak hotel activity times, including weekends and holidays. The position typically involves early morning shifts from 5am to 1pm or 6am to 2pm and necessitates physical stamina for standing long hours and lifting significant weight regularly. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about pastry arts who wish to grow their careers in a prestigious hospitality environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.