Pastry Cook

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounted parking

Discounted room nights

Complimentary employee meals

Spa discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience. As part of a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property on Michigan Avenue, you’ll prepare mise en place, minimize waste, maintain presentation standards, and support other stations when needed.

Enjoy generous benefits and industry-leading discounts. Join a diverse team and grow within a multi-outlet, world-class environment with comprehensive health

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for the pastry station.
• Minimize waste and maximize use of ingredients.
• Maintain presentation standards and develop new items.
• Produce daily kitchen requirements for pastry.
• Assist in storage and cost-control procedures.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is away.

Skills

Mise en place

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure that there is minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced and continually help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements.
• Ensure planning and execution of production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team, creative, motivated

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

The salary range for this position is $28.06-29.81 per hour, depending on experience.