Pastry Cook

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount

Uniforms Provided

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality seeks a skilled pastry chef to prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of desserts, cakes, cookies, and pastries at our Gulf Shores property. Lead recipe development, manage inventory, and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

You will design new desserts, monitor food costs, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to deliver memorable guest experiences at a beachside hotel. Strong baking techniques and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution is highly desired.
• Strong baking techniques and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Creativity in designing unique desserts and new flavor combinations.
• Attention to detail: meticulous in measuring ingredients and presentations.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure and accept criticism.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a wide variety of desserts and baked goods.
• Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.
• Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area and manage kitchen staff.
• Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.

Skills

Culinary certificate

Pastry arts degree

Baking techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in pastry arts

Culinary certificate or degree

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEA pastry chef's job description involves preparing, baking, and decorating a wide variety of desserts and baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries. Key duties include recipe creation, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and potentially supervising other kitchen staff. Qualifications can range from a high school diploma for entry-level positions to an associate or bachelor's degree in pastry arts for more advanced roles, along with strong technical skills, creativity, and attention to detail.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESCreation and preparation: Bake a wide variety of goods, such as cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads, following both traditional and new recipes.Decoration: Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings to create visually appealing presentations.Menu development: Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.Inventory and ordering: Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.Kitchen management: Maintain a clean and hygienic work area and manage kitchen staff.Record-keeping: Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.An associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution is highly desired.Strong baking techniques and the ability to operate kitchen equipment.Creativity in designing unique desserts and new flavor combinations.Attention to detail: Meticulous in measuring ingredients and perfecting presentations.Excellent organization and time management skills.Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.Ability to work well under pressure and accept criticism.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAble to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.Stand continuously for long periods of time.Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outletsBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementIf you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!