Baker/Prep Cook - The Standard Austin

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a pastry cook to prepare a variety of foods and pastries, following approved procedures, and maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

You will weigh, measure, and mix ingredients, bake breads and pastries, garnish plates, and assist in menu planning with supervisors, while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two to three years related hospitality or service industry experience.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language of the workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and colleagues; basic document creation in Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand POS and Property Management System software.
• Ability to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction.
• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Prepare and serve a variety of pastries.
• Bake or order breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve to waiters or patrons.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Keep records and accounts of kitchen and food inventory.
• Assist in the development and implementation of special projects.
• Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measure when necessary.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests.
• Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management at all times via email, log books, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition.
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property.
• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation, may perform other tasks as needed or directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Excel

Word

POS/PMS systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts

Tools

Excel

Word

POS & PMS systems

Job description

\"Hyatt is a place of learning - similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.\"

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction

Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware

Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures

Prepare and serve a variety of pastries

Bake or order breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries

Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment

Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve to waiters or patrons

Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption

Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage

Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs

Keep records and accounts of kitchen and food inventory

Assist in the development and implementation of special projects

Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measure when necessary

Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests

Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management at all times via email, log books, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met

Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area

Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition

Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property

Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements

Attend relevant meetings

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Two (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred

2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar

Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff

Ability to create documents in Excel and Word

Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Point of Sale and Property Management System)

Ability to apply concepts of math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

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