Title Pastry Cook | Part-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $28.00 - $30.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in venue development and comprehensive management services including hospitality and sponsorship sales. OVG manages a portfolio of seven world-class venues and serves a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. Known for delivering exceptional experiences in the live entertainment industry, OVG is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and operational excellence, which has established it as a prominent player in the global entertainment sector.
The Palm Beach County Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, is a premier multi-purpose facility located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The center boasts a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000 square-foot ballroom, and an additional 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. It is connected to the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach hotel, making it an ideal location for conventions, meetings, social events, and entertainment gatherings. The facility is designed to serve a diverse range of events, from large-scale conventions to intimate banquets, requiring top-tier culinary services to meet varied guest expectations.
The part-time Pastry Cook position at the Palm Beach County Convention Center offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals to join a dynamic team within a fast-paced live entertainment venue. This role is vital in delivering a wide array of high-quality desserts and baked goods that complement the overall guest experience. The position pays an hourly rate of $28.00 to $30.00, reflecting the specialized skills and responsibilities involved.
As a Pastry Cook, you will be engaged in preparing a multitude of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods aligned with event menus and production schedules. You will work both independently and collaboratively under minimal supervision from lead cooks, supervisors, sous chefs, or the executive chef. Your culinary expertise will extend to understanding and applying advanced plating techniques and presentation standards, ensuring every dessert served meets the high aesthetic and taste expectations of varied events, including banquets, buffets, and à la carte services.
This role demands a strong ability to work within an event-driven environment, where flexibility and responsiveness to scheduling needs are crucial. You may be required to work on weekdays, weekends, and during various shifts including mornings, afternoons, and evenings depending on event requirements. Interaction with guests may occur during live preparation stations or buffet lines, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and excellent communication skills.
Beyond dessert preparation, the Pastry Cook will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the pastry station, managing inventory, assisting with supply orders, and adhering strictly to food safety and sanitation standards. Creativity is encouraged, with opportunities to develop new dessert recipes, explore innovative flavors, and create themed or seasonal specialty desserts.
Oak View Group fosters a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity, recognizing that a diverse team drives innovation and improves service excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, Oak View Group is committed to creating a positive and respectful work environment that supports personal and professional growth for its team members. If you are passionate about pastry arts and eager to contribute to a leading entertainment venue, this part-time Pastry Cook role at the Palm Beach County Convention Center offers a rewarding career path with great benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan and matching.
This position will remain open until July 3rd, 2026, providing candidates ample opportunity to apply and become part of a globally recognized company dedicated to delivering outstanding live entertainment experiences.
The Palm Beach County Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, is a premier multi-purpose facility located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The center boasts a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000 square-foot ballroom, and an additional 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. It is connected to the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach hotel, making it an ideal location for conventions, meetings, social events, and entertainment gatherings. The facility is designed to serve a diverse range of events, from large-scale conventions to intimate banquets, requiring top-tier culinary services to meet varied guest expectations.
The part-time Pastry Cook position at the Palm Beach County Convention Center offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals to join a dynamic team within a fast-paced live entertainment venue. This role is vital in delivering a wide array of high-quality desserts and baked goods that complement the overall guest experience. The position pays an hourly rate of $28.00 to $30.00, reflecting the specialized skills and responsibilities involved.
As a Pastry Cook, you will be engaged in preparing a multitude of pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods aligned with event menus and production schedules. You will work both independently and collaboratively under minimal supervision from lead cooks, supervisors, sous chefs, or the executive chef. Your culinary expertise will extend to understanding and applying advanced plating techniques and presentation standards, ensuring every dessert served meets the high aesthetic and taste expectations of varied events, including banquets, buffets, and à la carte services.
This role demands a strong ability to work within an event-driven environment, where flexibility and responsiveness to scheduling needs are crucial. You may be required to work on weekdays, weekends, and during various shifts including mornings, afternoons, and evenings depending on event requirements. Interaction with guests may occur during live preparation stations or buffet lines, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and excellent communication skills.
Beyond dessert preparation, the Pastry Cook will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the pastry station, managing inventory, assisting with supply orders, and adhering strictly to food safety and sanitation standards. Creativity is encouraged, with opportunities to develop new dessert recipes, explore innovative flavors, and create themed or seasonal specialty desserts.
Oak View Group fosters a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity, recognizing that a diverse team drives innovation and improves service excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, Oak View Group is committed to creating a positive and respectful work environment that supports personal and professional growth for its team members. If you are passionate about pastry arts and eager to contribute to a leading entertainment venue, this part-time Pastry Cook role at the Palm Beach County Convention Center offers a rewarding career path with great benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan and matching.
This position will remain open until July 3rd, 2026, providing candidates ample opportunity to apply and become part of a globally recognized company dedicated to delivering outstanding live entertainment experiences.
Job Requirements
- Previous pastry experience in a high-volume kitchen, hotel, or catering environment preferred
- culinary degree or pastry certification preferred but not required
- must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card from ServeSafe and other required compliance trainings
- has an active State Food Handlers Certification and updates as necessary
- ability to work weekdays and weekends with availability for morning, noon, and evening shifts on an event-based schedule
- must provide regular and consistent written availability to management
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
- strong communication skills
- physical ability to lift and move heavy objects
- understanding of temperature danger zone and cooking temperatures to ensure food safety standards
Job Qualifications
- Previous pastry experience in a high-volume kitchen, hotel, or catering environment preferred
- culinary degree or pastry certification preferred but not required
- ability to work weekdays and weekends with availability for morning, noon, and evening shifts on an event-based schedule
- must provide regular and consistent written availability to management
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
- strong communication skills to interact professionally and respectfully with employees, management, and guests
- physical ability to lift and move heavy objects
- understanding of temperature danger zone and cooking temperatures to ensure food safety standards
- must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card from ServeSafe and other required compliance trainings
- must have an active State Food Handlers Certification and update as necessary
Job Duties
- Prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to event menus and production schedules
- work independently or with minimal supervision
- assist with design and plating of desserts for banquets, buffets, and a la carte service
- follow recipes and presentation standards to ensure consistency and quality
- bake cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, tarts, bread, and other baked goods using various bases like pastry cream, creme anglaise, ganache, curds, mousses, and sabayons
- assemble multi-component desserts including entremets, plated restaurant-style desserts, or wedding cakes
- operate commercial ovens such as convection and deck ovens
- develop new dessert recipes, innovate with flavors, and ensure appealing presentation
- adapt to seasonal ingredients and create themed or special event desserts
- maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry station and storage areas
- monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering supplies
- communicate professionally with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests
- seek continued growth and improvement of culinary skills
- wash culinary and service dishes and utensils
- clean kitchen areas and stock food and items with correct date labels
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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