Pastry Cook

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is a distinguished hotel located at 700 Aliceanna Street in Baltimore, Maryland. As part of the renowned Marriott International family, this property exemplifies the brand's commitment to excellence, hospitality, and guest satisfaction. Marriott International is a global leader in the hospitality industry, recognized for its diverse portfolio of over 100 luxury and full-service hotels worldwide. This location offers a unique combination of waterfront views, modern amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a preferred destination for both business and leisure travelers.

The position available at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is a full-time, non-management role within the Food and Beverage and Culinary category. The role offers an hourly wage of $22.11 and involves working primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, which makes it ideal for candidates who are available on weekends. This position is essential in the kitchen operations, playing a critical role in food preparation, cooking, and ensuring excellent quality and presentation of meals served at the hotel’s dining outlets.

One of the distinctive benefits of this role is the partnership with the Rouxbe Cooking School, which offers culinary associates access to engaging online training opportunities. This allows culinary team members to enhance their skills and grow their careers through Rouxbe’s self-paced online platform—a comprehensive curriculum filled with hundreds of well-structured and visually appealing lessons. These training opportunities can be immediately applied in the workplace, providing ongoing professional development for all levels of culinary experience.

In this position, associates are responsible for preparing and cooking food according to specific recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistency in food presentation and adherence to food safety guidelines. Tasks include portioning, chopping, and storing ingredients, using baking and measuring tools and equipment safely, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen environment. Compliance with food safety handling policies, personal hygiene standards, and regular monitoring of kitchen appliance temperatures are critical aspects of this role.

The successful candidate will also be expected to follow all company safety, security, and operational procedures, report any accidents or unsafe conditions, and uphold a professional personal appearance. The role demands physical capabilities such as moving and handling objects weighing up to 25 pounds, working on different types of surfaces, and maintaining stamina by standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. Communication skills are necessary to maintain positive working relationships, support team objectives, and interact professionally with colleagues and guests.

Marriott International fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment that values the unique backgrounds and experiences of its employees. The company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination on all protected bases. Benefits for this position include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and additional wellness benefits, reinforcing Marriott's commitment to the well-being of its associates.

JW Marriott, part of Marriott's luxury portfolio, exemplifies the brand's dedication to associate happiness and guest satisfaction. Joining the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront team means becoming part of a global community that supports professional growth and the pursuit of passion in a luxury hospitality environment.