Pastry Cook

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

401k

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Conrad Nashville is a luxurious hotel located in the vibrant heart of Nashville, Tennessee, offering world-class accommodations and exceptional services within the dynamic and ever-evolving hospitality industry. Part of the prestigious Hilton portfolio, Conrad Nashville exemplifies the brand's commitment to providing guests with sophisticated experiences characterized by elegance, comfort, and outstanding service. The hotel boasts high-end amenities, stylish guest rooms, and a team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and growth, making it an exciting place for hospitality professionals to thrive. Living and working in Nashville offers access to a rich tapestry of cultural attractions, entertainment venues, and renowned culinary destinations, making it an appealing location for individuals seeking both professional advancement and personal enrichment. As an employer, Conrad Nashville prioritizes employee well-being by offering competitive compensation packages, including healthcare insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with company match, and exclusive employee discounts. This commitment to team members fosters a supportive environment where people can build rewarding careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Pastry Cook role at Conrad Nashville is an essential position within the pastry kitchen, responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in executing daily operations with precision and creativity. This role involves planning, preparing, and setting up a wide variety of high-quality pastry products, including pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays, centerpieces, and special request items. Attention to detail and adherence to departmental quality standards are critical to ensuring that each finished product meets the hotel's rigorous standards of excellence. This position requires a professional who can work efficiently under pressure to meet production schedules and maintain smooth operation across all outlets and banquet events. A successful Pastry Cook is skilled in advanced cooking techniques such as knife and carving skills, knowledge of mother sauces, and creative presentation. Furthermore, sanitation, proper food handling, and organizational skills are paramount to maintaining compliance with health codes and ensuring a clean, safe workspace. Inventory management and quality control are other vital components of this role, requiring proactive communication with management regarding restocking and minimizing product waste. The Pastry Cook also contributes to training new team members and upholding the culinary standards expected at Conrad Nashville.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a passion for baking and pastry arts who are eager to expand their culinary expertise in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Candidates with at least two years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering facility of similar caliber, preferably with culinary or related educational backgrounds, will find this role both challenging and fulfilling. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential to succeed in this position. Physical endurance and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, are also required. By joining Conrad Nashville as a Pastry Cook, applicants will become part of a respected hospitality brand committed to excellence, innovation, and employee growth, where they can create memorable dining experiences for guests while advancing their careers.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2 plus years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering facility of similar caliber
Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and other baked goods
Must possess reading ability regarding schedules, menus, policies, orders
Must possess mathematical ability
Good organizational and communication skills
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
Obtain and maintain position specific licensing
Position requires regular, reliable attendance
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
Must be able to maneuver between stations and areas efficiently and easily
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate kitchen and other equipment
Must be flexible to work any time/day of the week, weekends, and holidays if assigned

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
2 plus years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering facility of similar caliber preferred
Associates degree in a related field or culinary degree preferred
Experience in fast paced, high volume atmosphere
Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and other baked goods
Good organizational and communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English

Job Duties

Understand and maintain all standard pastry recipes
Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities
Assist in producing and plating pastries and desserts
Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to all health code regulations and standards
Maintain food and supply inventory levels and notify management of restocking requirements
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced cooking techniques to produce creative pastry dishes