Pastry Cook

Albert Hotel; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality company is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join their team. This role involves crafting intricate pastries and desserts while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a creative flair and a passion for presentation, making each dish a visual delight. Enjoy competitive wages, generous paid time off, and discounts at various establishments. If you're ready to showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually

50% discount at most New Waterloo restaurants

401K matching

Paid holidays

Discounts at shops and local partners

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking, especially pastries.
• Strong understanding of sanitation and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food areas for safe food-handling practices.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes.
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Pastry Decoration

Sanitation Practices

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

Description

ALBERT HOTEL is hiring for a PASTRY COOK

Albert Hotel is located on a three-acre site from 242 to 248 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX. The hotel is tucked away from Main Street behind historic buildings, offering a peaceful escape with quiet sophistication just off bustling Main Street. It features 110 guest rooms, including bunkrooms, suites, and a private house, each with tailored amenities, custom-designed furniture, and thoughtful extras. The property boasts three restaurants, one bar, a private dining room, and in-room dining. Guests can enjoy an outdoor lagoon-style pool, a fitness center, and a 2,000 sq. foot full-service spa. The hotel is ideal for events, with a 3,600 sq. ft. event space, a 1,200 sq. ft. mezzanine deck, and an event lawn.

What you'll do:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Prepare and cook dishes promptly and consistently, following recipes and procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Transport food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Assist in restocking and replenishing supplies.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish pastry items.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables for preparation.
• Test food items for doneness using methods like tasting, temping, or piercing with utensils.
• Estimate food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.

Who you are:

• A hardworking, creative individual with a keen eye for detail.
• Patient enough to craft intricate pastries and plate beautiful desserts.
• Believes presentation, history, detail, and story are as important as taste.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels, and local partners

New Waterloo is an independent, community-focused hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We empower our team and communities to create meaningful social impact through thoughtful environments and thriving businesses.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, valuing diversity and not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is selected.

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