Baker - Part Time, Seasonal

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,933,000 - 81,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Accident Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Pastry Cook to lead bakery production under the Pastry Chef, ensuring quality, consistency and on-time delivery for all hotel outlets. You will coordinate production, plan and organize purchasing and scheduling, and monitor costs while applying classical and modern pastry techniques.

The role requires 3 years of pastry experience in a luxury hotel and a culinary degree or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in pastry kitchen of a luxury hotel.
• Culinary degree or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of all baked goods and dessert items ordered by the outlets
• Plan and organize production, purchasing and scheduling
• Control food and labor costs
• Produce the highest quality standards for bakery and pastry
• Demonstrate knowledge of classical and modern desserts, breads and pastries
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines and demands of business
• Check production for all meal periods to ensure consistency
• Other duties assigned and assist in other hotel areas when needed

Education

Culinary degree or relevant experience

3 years pastry kitchen experience

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Pastry Cook is responsible for pastry and baking production, following the directive of the Pastry Chef, for all hotel outlets. The baker is responsible for the quality and timeliness of the product and for the cleanliness and organization of the pastry shop.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate production of all baked goods and dessert items ordered by the outlets
• Plan and organize production, purchasing and scheduling
• Control food and labor costs
• Produce the highest quality standards for bakery and pastry
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all pastry cooking and decorating techniques and skills: Possess thorough knowledge of methods of preparation of classical and modern desserts, breads and pastries
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines and demands of business
• Check production for all meal periods to ensure consistency
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3 years experience in pastry kitchen of a luxury hotel
• Culinary degree or relevant experience

REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel materials, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs
• Communication
  • Good verbal skills required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.

The work environment is varied. Work is performed in both guest contact and non guest contact areas.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

$26.50 to $28.50 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these)
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.