Cook - Pastry

Hilton; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Miami is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the pastry section, ensuring excellence in all dessert offerings, and driving creativity in the menu. You will supervise pastry and dessert preparation, plan daily production, and contribute to F&B revenue through cost controls.

The role requires 2+ years of pastry experience in high-volume environments, with strong knowledge of baking principles and sanitation standards. Hotel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of baking principles and practices.
• Sanitation standards as per industry norms.
• Operation of kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles).
• Basic math for recipes, measurements, requisitions and portions.

Responsibilities

• Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen.
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings.
• Bring creativity to the pastry offerings.
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
• Plan production to facilitate daily requirements.
• Develop appropriate seasonal menu offerings.
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Baking knowledge

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe math

English language proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

Stamina in confined spaces

Work in high temperatures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship program

Formal culinary training

Job description

• Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings
• Bring creativity to the pastry offerings
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation
• Plan production to facilitate daily requirements
• Develop appropriate seasonal menu offerings
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices within the baking profession.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other team members.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50lbs. on continuous schedule.
• Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

WORK EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Chef Experience with high volume food production
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Five or more years cooking experience required. Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety.
• Safety shoes (slip resistant)
• Use of gloves/mitts (latex, vinyl, plastic, fabric. metal)
• Back belts for heavy lifting
• Aprons

Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

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