Pastry Cook

Wynn Resorts, Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Resorts seeks a Pastry Team member to prepare cooking ingredients, finish cold foods, and conduct inventories while upholding outlet quality standards.

Role emphasizes sanitation, cleanliness, and proper operation of kitchen equipment per health and safety regulations; strong teamwork and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must communicate in English, read recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations.
• 1–3 years culinary experience in high-volume luxury hotel/restaurant or scratch-cooking environment.
• Extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge with accurate knife skills.
• Ability to work in an organized fashion within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, stay calm, and resolve problems with good judgement.
• Must prioritize and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Must obtain/maintain any required licenses or active work cards.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires valid health card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooking ingredients and finish cold foods as needed.
• Conduct product inventories and maintain quality to outlet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

English communication

Culinary experience

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Under pressure

Prioritization

Licensing readiness

Culinary training degree

Age 18+

Health card

Education

Culinary training degree

Job description

Pastry Team members are responsible for the preparation of cooking ingredients, finishing cold foods, conducting product inventories, and maintaining quality to outlet standards. This position is responsible for food preparation and maintaining quality standards, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, and operation of kitchen equipment in accordance with state and local health and food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
• 1 - 3 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid health card.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.