Banquets & Catering Pastry Cook AM

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, nestled in the Texas Hill Country near Austin, seeks a Pastry Cook AM to join our luxury hotel kitchen. Prepare desserts, follow recipes, and assist with banquet prep.

Requirements include 18+ age, bakery experience preferred, basic cooking and knife skills, safety knowledge, cake decorating basics, math for batches, and a valid Texas Food Handlers Card. We offer training and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 2 years bakery production experience preferred.
• Basic cooking and knife handling skills.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling.
• Basic cake decorating skills.
• Basic math skills for batches.
• Valid Texas Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designated food items per recipes.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Attend shifts on time.
• Restock items as needed.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and sanitation.
• Assist with restaurant and banquet prep and plating.
• Contribute dessert ideas with Pastry Chef.
• Follow safety rules.

Job description

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country just minutes from downtown Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a premier destination for luxury, leisure, and world-class hospitality.

Our associates are the heart of our success - a dedicated, passionate team who bring to life the warmth, elegance, and service excellence that define the Omni brand. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment. Here, every associate has the opportunity to grow through comprehensive training, mentorship, and career advancement within one of the hospitality industry's most respected companies.

From championship golf and award-winning dining to a rejuvenating spa and stunning natural surroundings, Omni Barton Creek offers an inspiring environment to work, learn, and thrive. If you are driven, personable, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences, you'll find your perfect match at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Pastry Cook AM for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa!

Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024

Responsibilities

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner


• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications


• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time


• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.


• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas.


• Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep


• and plating, amenities, basic production


• Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop


• Follow safety rules and practices

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years


• Two years' experience in bakery production preferred.


• Needs basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.


• General understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures required.


• Basic knowledge of how to produce cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings and ice creams required.


• Must have basic cake decorating skills


• Must have basic math skills to produce correctly sized batches


• Must have a general understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain equipment in the areaMust have a valid Texas Food Handlers Card.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, grasp, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 70 pounds.


• Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures


• Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals


• Exposure to food items and beverages

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.