Cook - Pastry

Resorts World New York City; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Resorts World New York City is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead and innovate the pastry section. You will supervise dessert prep and presentation, plan daily production, and develop seasonal menus to delight guests. Focus on quality, cost controls, and safety in a high-volume kitchen environment.

The role requires strong baking knowledge, sanitation standards, and the ability to maintain creativity under pressure while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Pastry Chef in high-volume production.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist running the pastry section of the kitchen.
• 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.
• Bring creativity to the pastry offerings.

Skills

Baking principles

Sanitation standards

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe math

English proficiency

Lifting 50 lbs

Endurance/standing

Extreme temperature handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary program or Apprenticeship preferred

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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