Pastry Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Pastry Chef to prepare and decorate a variety of desserts and baked goods for guests and events. Our team emphasizes quality, presentation, and food safety in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Based in Palm Springs, CA, the role supports daily culinary operations, with opportunities to contribute to banquets and special events. The ideal candidate has pastry experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry or baking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, dessert preparation, and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity in presentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and specialty baked goods.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and portion controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing product waste.
• Support banquet, restaurant, and special event pastry production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Baking techniques

Dessert preparation

Food safety

Attention to detail

Creativity

Physical stamina

Job description

""Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

88,000.00 Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing, baking, and decorating a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety. This role supports daily culinary operations by ensuring all pastry items are prepared consistently and efficiently for guests and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and specialty baked goods.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and portion controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and minimizing product waste.
• Support banquet, restaurant, and special event pastry production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Previous pastry or baking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, dessert preparation, and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity in presentation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

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