Pastry Cook

mymvw; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Star resort status

On-site parking

Uniform dry cleaning

Breakroom amenities

Quarterly celebrations

Discounted park tickets

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Aqua Aston Hospitality (AAH) in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft baked goods for outlets, tea service, restaurant desserts, and breakfast pastries. You will maintain production readiness with a focus on quality and timely delivery, handling complex baking and dessert plating with precision.

The role offers competitive pay at $27.87 per hour with a casual, part-time schedule (0-19 hours per week) within a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years bakery production experience with safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Knowledge of producing cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, frostings, and ice creams; basic cake decorating.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays; ability to stand long hours and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Handles complex baking, dough production and dessert plating with precision.
• Operates stations independently with minimal supervision.
• Assists with daily inventory and ingredient ordering.
• Assists with labeling, rotation of pastry items, cleaning, and delivery receiving.
• May guide or supervise entry level staff.
• Executes pastries and decorations for high-end amenities.

Skills

Baking

Dough production

Dessert plating

Inventory coordination

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Hourly Rate: $27.87

Hourly Wage: $27.87

Job Status: Casual (0-19/hours per week)

At Aqua Aston Hospitality (AAH), we make vacation dreams come true for travelers around the world in a supportive, friendly, and beautiful work environment. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for baked goods for outlets. tea service and restaurant desserts as well as breakfast pastry and bread production. Keep up pars. Have all production ready in a timely manner with regards to quality.

Where great benefits lead to a life fulfilled.

• Competitive Pay

• Professional Counseling & Family Support

• Growth and Development Opportunities

Site Specific Perks

• Forbes Five-Star Rated & AAA Five-Diamond Luxury Resort

• Conde Nast Best Hotel in Oahu 2022

• On-site subsidized employee parking

• Employee breakroom amenities

• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning

• Quarterly luncheon celebrations and awards

• Discounted theme park tickets and rental cars

• Community service opportunities

As a Pastry Cook a typical day will include:

• Handles complex baking, dough production as well as dessert plating with precision.

• Operates specific stations independently with minimal supervision

• Assists with daily inventory and ingredient ordering

• Assists with daily organizing, labeling, proper rotation of pastry items, cleaning as well as delivery receiving

• May guide, train or supervise entry level staff

• Executes specialized pastry items, fillings, icings, ice creams and decorations

• Creates high-end customized welcome amenities for luxury guests including chocolate bon bons and house made treats

• Strong communication between team members is encouraged

To Become a Pastry Cook at AAH:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in bakery production. General understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.

• Basic knowledge of how to produce cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings, and ice creams. Must have basic cake decorating skills. Must have basic math skills to produce correct sized batches. Must have flexible schedule and be able to work all weekends and all holidays.

• At least three (3) years of experience in restaurants and catering. Hard work and efficient with time. An ability to handle multiple prep or cooking tasks simultaneously in the most efficient manner. Efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision.

• Strong command of the English language (written and oral) to the understanding of customers, guests, and co-workers.

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.

• Culinary education is preferred.

• Stand for long periods of time / 8 hours.

• Walk extended distances / up to 8 hours.

• Lift/carry 5-25 lbs.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.