Cook Pastry - MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Resorts International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking while on shift

Free access to employee fitness center

Wellness incentive programs

Networking opportunities for promotion

Volunteer opportunities

Partner discounts

Job summary

MGM Grand Detroit is seeking a detail-oriented Pastry Cook to join our elite backstage pastry team. You will work alongside world-class culinary minds, mastering exquisite baking techniques and assembling desserts from scratch to create WOW moments for our guests.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision, quality, and premiere standards are celebrated, this role offers exposure to top-tier pastry work and collaboration with renowned chefs. Starting rate is $20.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of pastry experience in a fast-paced pastry department.
• Ability to work a varied shift to include weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Follow the methods of food preparation, baking method and techniques to properly prepare and serve desserts as instructed by the Chef.
• Set-up and operate the workstation based on pars established by the Chef and follow station set-up organization.
• Ensure food is stored and kept at proper holding temperatures through the use and reading of thermometers.
• List the preparations that should be completed for each day the night before.
• Monitor consistency of quality, presentation and flavor of each dish.
• Assemble recipes without assistance.
• Communicate problems to the Sous Chef.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of the work area, utensils and equipment.

Skills

Pastry experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

Detroit, Michigan

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

Are you a detail-oriented pastry artist ready to turn your passion for baking into unforgettable, show-stopping desserts? We are seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our elite, backstage pastry team at MGM Grand Detroit. In this role, you will work alongside world-class culinary minds, mastering exquisite baking techniques and assembling beautiful recipes from scratch to create "WOW" memories for our guests. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision, quality, and premier standards are celebrated, step into our spotlight and help us craft the extraordinary!

THE STARTING RATE:

$20.34 an hour

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Follow the methods of food preparation, baking method and techniques to properly prepare and serve desserts as instructed by the Chef
• Set-up and operate the workstation based on pars established by the Chef and follow station set-up organization
• Ensure food is stored and kept at proper holding temperatures through the use and reading of thermometers
• List the preparations that should be completed for each day the night before
• Monitor consistency of quality, presentation and flavor of each dish
• Assemble recipes without assistance
• Communicate problems to the Sous Chef
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of the work area, utensils and equipment

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Two years of pastry experience in a fast-paced pastry department preferred
• Ability to work a varied shift to include weekends, holidays, and evenings

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking while on shift
• Free access to our employee fitness center
• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Other various discounts with company partners such as travel, electronics, online shopping, and many more