Senior Pastry Cook

White Lodging is a renowned hospitality management company specializing in the operation and management of hotels, resorts, and restaurants throughout the United States. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and high standards of service, White Lodging operates a diverse portfolio of properties, each offering a unique blend of comfort, style, and culinary excellence. The company’s mission focuses on quality, innovation, and creating memorable experiences for guests and associates alike. Known for its dedication to both employee development and customer satisfaction, White Lodging fosters an inclusive, dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and operational excellence.

This position is for a Pastry Cook within White Lodging, typically employed in one of their luxury hotel food and beverage outlets. The role is integral to maintaining the high culinary standards the brand is known for, involving the preparation of breads, pastries, and various baked goods including Danish, croissants, and brioche rolls. Employment type is full-time, and while salary details vary by location and experience, the role offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits.

As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating a variety of baked items, ensuring they meet recipe, quality, and presentation standards. You will follow detailed production sheets to manage daily baked goods output, coordinate with kitchen leadership to plan specials and manage excess food, and maintain meticulous kitchen logs to comply with food safety programs. Safety and sanitation are paramount, and you will adhere strictly to food safety handling policies including personal hygiene and temperature checks.

The Pastry Cook will collaborate daily with Pastry Supervisors, Chefs, and restaurant managers to ensure excellent guest service through timely and consistent production of baked items, proper station setup, and efficient execution of side work and closing duties. The role requires a keen eye for detail to check food quality, presentation, and portion size, and to ensure all items meet the company’s stringent quality assurance standards. Waste control and food cost management are also key responsibilities.

Compliance with local, city, county, and state health codes and the company's food quality and safety standards is mandatory. In addition to technical baking skills, the role demands strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Personal appearance and professional conduct are essential, reflecting the brand’s high standards. You will also participate in daily pre-shift meetings, adhere to attendance policies, practice energy conservation, and maintain security and confidentiality as part of the company culture.

The position also requires a physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and handling delicate pastry work requiring fine motor skills. The ideal candidate possesses a culinary arts degree or certificate and at least two years of pastry cook experience within luxury hotels or high-end restaurants. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a leading hospitality brand dedicated to quality and service excellence.