Five-Star Pastry Lead — Resort Bakery & Events

Irvine Company; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Pastry Cook IV to craft high-quality pastries in line with health and safety standards. You will follow standard recipes, collaborate with the Pastry Chef and team, prepare pastries for restaurant and banquet events, and continuously develop pastry skills while maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the kitchen.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with culinary training and experience with pastry equipment;

Qualifications

• High school graduate with apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• Experience with pastry equipment and pastry operations.
• Creative and well organized; able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Produce assigned pastry items for each outlet.
• Demonstrate understanding of the science of baking and follow recipes and food preparation principles.
• Prepare and set-up all pastries for banquet events and restaurant.
• Work with standard recipes and presentations to maintain quality and consistency.
• Develop new pastry items with the Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef.
• Continue to develop pastry skills and techniques.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and walk-ins according to standards.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines and minimize waste.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Respond properly in hotel emergencies or safety situations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Stay informed about the hotel and daily events.

Skills

Pastry equipment experience

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma with culinary training

Job description

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Pastry Cook IV to craft high-quality pastries in line with health and safety standards. You will follow standard recipes, collaborate with the Pastry Chef and team, prepare pastries for restaurant and banquet events, and continuously develop pastry skills while maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the kitchen.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with culinary training and experience with pastry equipment;