Lead Pastry Chef: Elevate Desserts & Guest Experience

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health and Dental insurance through a?

Vision insurance through EyeMed

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

Pet insurance through ASPCA

YouDecide employee discounts

Hotel room discount programs

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen team member at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in daily kitchen functions.

The role involves following recipe cards, starting prepped items carefully, rotating perishables, and supporting controls on par levels and stock. You will maintain equipment cleanliness and support cost controls while meeting attendance and shift requirements.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Communication skills

Job description

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a kitchen team member at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to prepare food of consistent quality and assist in daily kitchen functions.

The role involves following recipe cards, starting prepped items carefully, rotating perishables, and supporting controls on par levels and stock. You will maintain equipment cleanliness and support cost controls while meeting attendance and shift requirements.