Lead Pastry Cook - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls

Hilton; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Lead Pastry Cook to join their culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, breads, and desserts, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and training staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant environment and be part of a team that values innovation and quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and enjoy creating delightful culinary creations, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

Go Hilton travel discount program

Matching 401(k)

Debt-free education

Complimentary meals in the cafeteria

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pastry experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work varied shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pastry production and ensure quality.
• Create and decorate pastries and desserts.

Skills

Pastry Production

Creativity

Quality Control

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Tools

Baking Equipment

Pastry Tools

Job description

Hilton Lead Pastry Cook - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls is seeking a creative and innovative Lead Pastry Cook to support the hotel’s culinary offerings. A Pastry Cook is responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all bread, pastry, and dessert items.

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fsdlapy-canopy-sioux-falls-downtown/) is nestled in The Steel District, adjacent to historic Falls Park and overlooking the Big Sioux River. Our hotel offers guests a unique experience with thoughtfully designed rooms, artisanal breakfast, and evening tastings. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and amenities to our guests.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years pastry experience within a high volume kitchen/bakery working with cakes, breads, and various pastries.
• Weekend availability and ability to varied shifts as needed is a must. Previous hotel or resort experience is a plus!
• Be responsible for ensuring high-quality production.

What will I be doing?

• Participates in pastry production.
• Creates/prepares/produces/bakes breads, rolls, breakfast pastries and desserts according to standard recipes for restaurants and banquets.
• Decorates pastries/cakes with creativity and skill.
• Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
• Trains, supervises, schedules and assists in evaluating staff.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php). Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Hospitality Company To Work For in the World.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Mental Health Resources.
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue 18 days/144 hours per year.
• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State’s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year.
• Matching 401(k).
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more).
• Career growth and development.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay.

Other Compensation

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount.
• Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift.

Job: Culinary

Title: Lead Pastry Cook - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls