Pastry Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid maternity leave

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay

Paid time off accrual

Free meals in Associate Cafe

Golf privileges

Spa discounts

Discounts at Omni properties

Continued education opportunities

Job summary

Omni Interlocken is hiring a Pastry Cook to prepare desserts and pastry items for service in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role requires strict adherence to recipes, sanitation, and timely delivery of plated desserts for both restaurant and banquet settings.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute ideas for new desserts alongside the Pastry Chef, with typical shifts based on business needs at Omni Interlocken in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time
• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas
• Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep and plating, amenities, basic production
• Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop
• Follow safety rules and practices

Job description

Pastry Cook

Salary range for this position (based on experience): $22/hr.

Full-Time Associates at Omni Interlocken are entitled to elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off Accrual. Omni Interlocken reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.

Additional associate benefits offered include free meals in Associate Cafe, golf privileges, discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner


• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications


• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time


• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.


• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas.


• Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep


• and plating, amenities, basic production


• Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop


• Follow safety rules and practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift, handle, carry food, smallwares, equipment, supplies and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.


• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.


• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment as well as to work the line during service periods.


• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, other employees, vendors, suppliers and other business representatives.


• Must be able to taste - to be able to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperatures, mouth feel and smell - to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity for all food and beverage products.


• Must be able to work in fast paced culinary environment.

This position will be open and posted until filled, with a minimum posting period of three days.