Pastry Cook

Boston Harbor Hotel; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Harbor Hotel is seeking a Temporary Pastry Cook with a background in pastry to join our kitchen team in Boston. You will craft baked goods and desserts, support menu innovation, and maintain high sanitation and safety standards under the guidance of the Pastry Chef.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of pastry experience, preferably in hospitality, and are pursuing or have completed a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Pastry, Culinary Arts, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ year of pastry experience, hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create baked goods and desserts.
• Prepare a variety of desserts and bread items.
• Assist in menu innovation and recipe creation for the menu.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain high quality product as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional disposition.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pastry/Culinary Arts or related

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Temporary Pastry Cook

We are looking for an individual with a background in Pastry, who can create and exemplify a team spirit, have a “Yes I Can” attitude and inspire team performance, while providing our guests with a delicious finish to their dining experience!

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree, preferably specializing in Pastry, Culinary Arts, and or related major or equivalent experience is required.

Experience

Must have at least one (1) or more years of related Pastry experience, with experience in Hospitality preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of baked goods and desserts.
• Prepare a variety of desserts and bread items.
• Assist in menu innovation and recipe creation applicable to the menu.
• Help to maintain high level of sanitation and safety as set forth by the Pastry Chef.
• Maintains consistent high quality product as set forth by the Pastry Chef.
• Maintains a positive attitude and professional disposition.
• Maintains a full line of communication with supervisors.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work an environment with changing temperatures for long periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Ability to exercise sound logic and judgment in evaluating situations and utilizing appropriate resources.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs + on a regular and continuous basis.
• Ability to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing. A second language is desirable.

The Boston Harbor Hotel is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.