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Senior Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

White Lodging is a renowned hospitality management company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its diverse portfolio of hotels and food and beverage outlets. With a focus on quality, innovation, and outstanding service, White Lodging manages premier properties that cater to both leisure and business travelers. The company continually invests in professional development and provides a dynamic workplace culture that encourages growth and teamwork. Known for its commitment to excellence and a strong brand presence, White Lodging offers career opportunities that allow employees to thrive in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

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Job Requirements

  • Culinary Arts Degree or Certificate preferred
  • Minimum 2 years pastry cook experience in luxury hotel or freestanding restaurant
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
  • Manual dexterity for small and delicate pastry designs
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work by end of shift
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts Degree or Certificate preferred
  • At least 2 years pastry cook experience in a luxury hotel or freestanding restaurant environment preferred
  • Ability to work under timelines and potential pressure
  • Manual dexterity to work with small and delicate designs and pastries
  • Ability to read and write
  • Follow use records and recipes
  • Ability to prioritize work to complete all by end of shift
  • Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals

Job Duties

  • Prepare breads and pastries including doughs and fillings proofing baking and decorating as appropriate
  • Review production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily
  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes quality and presentation standards and food prep checklists
  • Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance
  • Keep Chef informed of excess food items for planning of daily specials
  • Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools equipment appliances to prepare baked foods
  • Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures including personal hygiene procedures
  • Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food and report issues to management
  • Monitor quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift
  • Know and live the mission of White Lodging and brand commitments
  • Set up station properly and on time for each service period
  • Complete side work and closing duties
  • Produce all baked items needed to operate the food and beverage outlets including various breads Danish croissants brioche rolls etc and ensure it reaches the correct venue on time
  • Check all food products before serving to ascertain appearance temperature and portions are correct
  • Make sure plates and platters are correctly garnished
  • Consistently spot check food to ensure it meets quality assurance standards
  • Communicate any problems issues to Pastry Chef Supervisor for resolution
  • Follow WLD procedure (Wrap Label Date) all food products and return to designated areas avoiding spoilage loss
  • Practice FIFO on all products and utilize cooler products that are WLD first before opening new products
  • Work with Pastry Chef Supervisors Outlet Managers Executive Chefs as necessary to ensure excellent guest service
  • Ensure that all plate presentation is professional and appealing
  • Control waste loss and usage per SOP
  • Complete food waste logs daily or as needed
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area in accordance with hotel food and beverage standards
  • Ensure food sanitation practices are followed
  • Become and maintain certification in sanitation and food handling as required by the State
  • Comply with the 30 Essentials of Food Quality and Safety Standards
  • Know and adhere to all local city county and state health codes
  • Adhere to standard recipes and use recipe cards
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to weigh measure mix wash peel cut grind stir strain and knead food stuffs for cooking
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
  • Notify Pastry Chef Supervisor of maintenance issues immediately
  • Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information and materials
  • Practice energy conservation
  • Attend work on time as scheduled and adhere to hotel attendance policy
  • Participate in daily pre-shift meetings
  • Report unsafe conditions and suspicious activity to Loss Prevention
  • Practice safety standards at all times and keep property safe for guests and fellow associates
  • Practice safe knife handling skills and wear appropriate protective equipment
  • Use PPE including cut-resistant gloves and slip resistant shoes as well as plastic gloves
  • Know location and use of all fire extinguishers
  • Use wet floor signs as required
  • Sweep up broken glass putting it only in appropriate receptacle for removal
  • Promote teamwork and positive associate morale
  • Adhere to all work rules procedures and policies established by the company including those in Associate Handbook and Emergency Response Procedure Manual
  • Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Complete all safety training
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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