Pastry Cook

Mr. C Hotels; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Meals provided

Job summary

Mr. C Hotels in Miami is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join their kitchen team. The position requires preparing a variety of baked goods and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a pastry cook, strong organizational skills, and a good understanding of food safety. The role offers competitive wages along with benefits like medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastry role is essential.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• Capable of handling kitchen equipment and food plating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods and desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Control food usage to minimize waste.

Skills

Work experience as a pastry cook or similar role

Willingness to work as a team player

Organizational skills

Hands-on experience with professional kitchen equipment

Good knowledge of food plating techniques

Understanding of health and safety rules

Physical stamina

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree from a culinary school

Job description

Bellini Pastry Cook

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is looking to hire a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our restaurant.

This position has a competitive wage, depending on experience. All eligible full-time regular employees are also offered great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan, holiday pay, vacation time, paid time off (PTO), parking, and meals.

Your Role as a Pastry Cook

We are looking for pastry cooks that will be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food usage to minimize waste. Ultimately, you will contribute to delivering a pleasant dining experience for our guests.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Participate in the preparation of all cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams and other food items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery. Ensure that all desserts are prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of the working area (including marble, ice cream machine and cold room, etc.). Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and health standards. Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment and supplies, including ovens.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Holiday Inn requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well‑organized work area, including but not limited to reach‑ins, walk‑ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Requirements and Skills

• Work experience as a pastry cook or similar role.
• Willingness to work as a team player when preparing dishes and coordinating meal service.
• Organizational skills to maintain an orderly workspace and kitchen.
• Hands‑on experience with professional kitchen equipment.
• Good knowledge of food plating techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time when cooking and preparing food.
• Willingness to work required shifts, i.e., night shift, breakfast rush, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• A degree from a culinary school is a plus.

Employment Policy

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all‑inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an “at‑will” employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity