Pastry Cook

The Marcus Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Gym membership discount

Room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Free parking

Movie theater coupons

Career growth opportunities

Early wage access

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare after 30 days

401k with employer match

Job summary

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI, is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the team and work with the Executive Chef to craft exceptional pastries and baked goods for outlets and banquet events. You will uphold the highest kitchen standards, manage requisitions, and assist with special events while maintaining production records.

The role requires pastry experience in high-volume settings, attention to detail, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to meet health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in high-volume pastry/bakery production in hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Proficient knife handling and basic prep functions.
• Basic English comprehension and math for recipes and measurements.
• Manual dexterity for kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and work in hot, noisy, and extreme temperatures.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays; ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to obtain local/state/federal sanitation or liquor service certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality pastry production and presentation per recipes and banquet orders.
• Demonstrate creativity in developing and revising pastry menus.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and manage workstation inventory.
• Ensure health department compliance through proper storage and rotation of food.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized per health code standards.
• Analyze food costs to create cost-effective recipes without compromising quality.
• Assist in organizing special events, VIP parties, and staff functions; maintain production records and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Pastry production

High-volume prep

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Basic recipe math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you’re eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Pastry Cook at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you’ll team up with the Executive Chef to craft exceptional pastries and baked goods for our food and beverage outlets and banquet events, all while upholding the highest kitchen standards and creating unforgettable culinary experiences.

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award-winning, all‑seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. We are a longstanding symbol of home and family, rooted in tradition and eager to shape a brighter future together.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain high-quality pastry production and presentation according to standard recipes and banquet orders.
• Demonstrate creativity and passion in developing and revising pastry menus.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and manage food items for workstation production.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations through proper ordering, storage, and rotation of food products.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized, adhering to health code standards.
• Analyze food costs to create cost-effective recipes without compromising quality.
• Assist in organizing special events, VIP parties, and staff functions, while maintaining production records and ensuring equipment maintenance, among other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior cooking and/or pastry/bakery production experience in high-volume settings, such as hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in knife handling, cooking techniques, and basic prep functions.
• Basic English comprehension and math skills for recipes, measurements, portion sizes and to read client orders, special requests, etc. from Micros printer in English.
• Manual dexterity for using kitchen equipment like knives, spoons, and slicers.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and work in confined, noisy spaces with extreme temperatures.
• Flexible schedule availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to obtain any local, state, or federal license or certification for sanitation, liquor service, or food service certification.

What’s in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.
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