Lead Pastry Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class resort

Awarded Fortune’s 100 best companies

Wellbeing and tuition reimbursement up

Employee discounts on spa services and

Discounted Hyatt Hotels rate

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Miraval Berkshires, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is seeking a Lead Pastry Cook to craft desserts and pastries to the highest standards in a fast-paced luxury resort environment. You will collaborate with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team to deliver unforgettable culinary experiences for our guests.

Requirements include a culinary degree or equivalent pastry kitchen experience, at least 2 years in a pastry role, strong baking skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional pastry kitchen.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role.
• Strong baking and pastry skills, with knowledge of various baking techniques and ingredients.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in execution.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recipe execution: follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation of all baked items.
• Ingredient management: measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen tools and equipment.
• Quality control: inspect and ensure the quality of ingredients and finished products, maintaining a high standard of presentation.
• Cleanliness and hygiene: adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Collaboration: work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate the preparation of items for special events, banquets, and daily service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent pastry kitchen experience

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

At Miraval Berkshires it is our ongoing purpose to bring imagination, authenticity and meaning to wellness. Each day we work to bring out the best in all we do for our guests and colleagues (you) to take comfort in.

Candidates interested in joining us on this journey need to believe in the power of the individual and understand that regardless of the job, every position has meaning and is important to Miraval’s purpose.

The Lead Pastry Cook at Miraval Berkshires is responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods in accordance with our high standards. This role involves creativity, precision, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Pastry Cook will collaborate closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Recipe execution: Follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation of all baked items.
• Ingredient management: Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen tools and equipment.
• Quality control: Inspect and ensure the quality of ingredients and finished products, maintaining a high standard of presentation.
• Cleanliness and hygiene: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate the preparation of items for special events, banquets, and daily service.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $24.00.

Miravalis a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in thewellness industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Miraval Berkshires offers:

• World class resort
• Awarded Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for
• Unlimited use of our fitness center, yoga classes, lectures and free golf
• Competitive pay
• Wellbeing and tuition reimbursement up to $1,000/year
• Employee discounts on all spa services and programming
• Discounted and comped rate at Hyatt Hotels
• Positions with flexible schedules

We thank you for your interest. Be well.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional pastry kitchen.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role.
• Strong baking and pastry skills, with knowledge of various baking techniques and ingredients.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in execution.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

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