Pastry Chef: Creative Desserts & Banquets (Flexible)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs in Palm Springs, CA, is seeking a Pastry Chef to prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty baked goods while upholding the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

You will support daily culinary operations, assist with inventory and event pastry production for banquets and restaurants, and work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry or baking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, dessert preparation, and food safety practices.

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.

Skills

Pastry & Baking

Food Safety

Dessert Preparation

Creativity

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs in Palm Springs, CA, is seeking a Pastry Chef to prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty baked goods while upholding the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

You will support daily culinary operations, assist with inventory and event pastry production for banquets and restaurants, and work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.