Artisanal Pastry Cook | Desserts, Breads & Pastry Arts

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Hilton Honors Team Member Discounts

Northwood Hospitality Discounts

Job summary

Conrad Nashville is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations, crafting pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams and specialty items for outlets, banquets and amenities. You will plan, set up, plate, and ensure quality and consistency, while maintaining sanitation, inventory, and cost-control practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a hotel/restaurant, reading schedules, math ability, and fluent English; we offer competitive pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hotel/restaurant or catering facility.
• High School Diploma or GED; associates or culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to read schedules, menus and orders with math proficiency.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries and baked goods.
• Good organizational and communication skills; fluent in English.
• Regular, reliable attendance and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain standard pastry recipes.
• Produce pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams and other items for outlets and banquets.
• Assist in plating pastries and desserts.
• Meet production schedules and timelines for pastry needs.
• Ensure sanitation and organization per health codes.
• Maintain food and supply inventory; notify management for restocking.
• Train new team members and demonstrate proper culinary techniques.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert plating

Time management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or culinary degree

Job description

Conrad Nashville is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations, crafting pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams and specialty items for outlets, banquets and amenities. You will plan, set up, plate, and ensure quality and consistency, while maintaining sanitation, inventory, and cost-control practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a hotel/restaurant, reading schedules, math ability, and fluent English; we offer competitive pay