Artisan Pastry Cook - Craft Fine Desserts

Highgate Hotels, LP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Denver seeks a Pastry Cook to join our pastry shop, preparing delicious baked goods according to our recipes and plating specifications to create memorable guest experiences. You will work independently, under minimum supervision, handling prepping, cooking and baking, while supporting the Pastry Lead and Pastry Chef to elevate product quality.

This full-time hourly position offers competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits, paid holidays and vacation, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field preferred.
• Culinary/pastry experience required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to opening to ensure guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh ingredients and products.
• Deliver pastries baked according to the recipe and plating specs.
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and baking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking baking.
• Cook food in various utensils or ovens.
• Ensure attractive presentation and quality of all food and pastries.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Assist Sous-Chef efforts to improve general quality of the pastries and baking goods being served.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by your supervisor.

Skills

Culinary/pastry experience

Ability to stand long shifts

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Denver seeks a Pastry Cook to join our pastry shop, preparing delicious baked goods according to our recipes and plating specifications to create memorable guest experiences. You will work independently, under minimum supervision, handling prepping, cooking and baking, while supporting the Pastry Lead and Pastry Chef to elevate product quality.

This full-time hourly position offers competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits, paid holidays and vacation, and