Pastry & Bakery Cook

Aparium Hotel Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aparium Hotel Group seeks a passionate Pastry Cook to join their culinary team in Tampa. You'll develop and prepare delectable pastries while collaborating with an award-winning executive chef. The role offers a respectful environment where culinary talent is nurtured.

Benefits

Paid time off for vacation and volunteering

Free shift meals

Discounted room rates for guests

Medical benefits starting at low premiums

Free parking

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bakery or pastry role is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines is critical.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and communicate effectively is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pastry recipes and bakery items.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership for menu items.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Interpersonal communication

Baking skills

Time management

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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PASTRY COOK

Earn great pay and benefits while developing your career and you pastry craft alongside an award-winning executive chef. As a Pastry Cook you will work directly with the culinary leadership team to develop and expertly prepare delicious pastries and create new recipes. You will have the opportunity to work in a respectful and progressive environment that values what people bring to the team.

Who You Are

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what of a culinary professional. You are a self-motivated and driven individual who is committed to your chosen profession and are developing an obsessive nature when it comes to making-and crossing things off-lists. You have experience with mixing batters, doughs, and custards, and are looking to continue to hone your pastry acumen. You are obsessive about butter-fat content and are beginning to understand the importance of a well-balanced ice cream formulation. You have always enjoyed playing with your ingredients and are ready for a next level understanding of the perfect croissant. You crave the camaraderie of a dynamic team and have been known to use the phrase, "teamwork makes the dream work!"

What You Will Need

• Previous experience in a free-standing bakery or pastry-related position in retail, restaurant, or hotel
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements; SafeStaff Certificate of Completion or completed within 30 days of hire required
• Proficiency of the English language to follow recipes, special orders, proper chemical use and communicate with co-workers
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
• The ability to safely lift and transport 50 lb. bags of ingredients
• Ability to have Food Safety certification from a reputable organization
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers
  
  

What You Will Get

Work with an amazing team who is passionate about hospitality, celebrating diversity and embracing individuality!

• Paid time off including vacation, sick and a floating holiday to use when you choose
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Free parking in Ybor!!!
• Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts
• Up to 50% off food when you dine at the restaurant as a guest
• Greatly discounted room rates for your out-of-town guests
• Medical benefit premiums begin at a bi-weekly cost of $66
  
  

Interested? Please read on...

Who We Are

Hotels done differently. It's not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates' pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.

Located in the heart of historic Ybor, a trolley ride away from downtown Tampa, Hotel Haya is a hub of activity. Blending Cuban, Italian, and Spanish influences, the property features 178 guest rooms, over 7000 square feet of banquet space, a world-class restaurant, airy cafÃ, and lush courtyard with a pool.

Hotel Haya is managed by Aparium Hotel Group which was founded in 2011. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

THE ROLE - Reports to Pastry Chef; position is non-exempt

The Pastry Cook reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs (Culinary Leadership Team), developing and executing complete recipes and bakery items - desserts, breads and pastries. It is critical that you are someone who has been honing your craft for years and demonstrates advanced knowledge in pastry techniques. You are a task-oriented and list-driven individual who is comfortable working under the direction of the Chef. There will be opportunities where collaboration with culinary leadership is key as your valuable insight is needed for our shared success.

At Aparium, our culinary teams are expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. You will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers, both in the kitchen and throughout the hotel. You will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humbleness, and open-minds are the norm-no egos are allowed. The ability to work with controlled measure and respect for your leadership team and peers is imperative; we have a no-tolerance policy for the "old school way".

What You Will Do

• Uphold the company's principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
• Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique, in order to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
• Possess an advanced understanding of baking and pastry skills, striving to learn more through constant scientific study of your craft
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chefs, and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Maintain regular communication with the Culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation
• Aparium Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or on any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The hotel and company are a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.
  
  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Restaurants

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