Pastry Cook

Makena Golf & Beach Club; Hawaii; On-site; USD 38,778 - 55,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Employee Meals

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Makena Golf & Beach Club in Maui, HI, is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to manage pastry production, ensuring high-quality food is prepared and served. Responsibilities include baking, food sanitation, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate has at least a year of experience in a large resort and possesses a Food Safety Certification.

Benefits include a competitive pay of $34.12/hr, medical, dental, vision benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of line cook or prep cook experience in a large world class resort, hotels, and clubs.
• At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels, and clubs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, produce and bake pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards.
• Ensure timely and complete setup of culinary station equipment.

Skills

Culinary and baking techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Location: Makena Golf & Beach Club, Maui, HI.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, produce and bake pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for the club
• Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Create pastry menu pairings with dinner menus/themes with Executive or Sous Chef
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
• Able to work all stations both AM and PM shifts; assist in all areas of kitchen when needed
• Maintain 100% quality food production at all times
• Meet timing of food items as required
• Ensure food is properly and safely stored; rotate, label, and date items appropriately
• Make sound decisions based on the needs of the club
• Ensure timely and complete setup of culinary station equipment, breaking down and putting away all items on workstation
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance
• Anticipate problems and notify chef on duty
• Be flexible and willing to work schedules and shifts that accommodate business needs, including special events on and off site or at comfort stations
• In the absence of a steward, wash dishes, pots, and pans as needed
• Speak with guests about menus, special requests, etc.
• Maintain logs and documentation as required
• Train and ensure safe work practices are followed, including correct lifting techniques and use of equipment
• Report to work on time and as scheduled
• Comply with all Company policy and procedures
• Complete other duties and tasks as assigned by Sous Chefs and Executive Chef

Qualifications

• At least one year of line cook or prep cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs
• Food Safety Certification
• At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs
• Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
• Ability to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds

Benefits

• $34.12/hr
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work‑Family Culture