Pastry Cook

Betsy-Hospitality-Management,-LL; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsy Hospitality Management, LLC, located in Miami Beach, FL, seeks a Pastry Cook for a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will prepare and plate desserts, assist with bakery production, and uphold The Betsy’s standards of culinary hospitality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have pastry experience, the ability to work quickly, and a commitment to quality in a boutique hotel environment on Ocean Drive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional pastry training or culinary background preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts and pastries according to recipes and standards.
• Set up pastry station with par stocks and ensure timely prep for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the pastry area and equipment.
• Assist in training junior pastry cooks and coordinate with the Pastry Chef.

Skills

Dessert prep

Baking

Kitchen sanitation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

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Pastry Cook

Full Time Betsy Hospitality Management, LLC, Miami Beach, FL, US

The Betsy, located on South Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive, is considered one of the country's premier independent boutique hotels.Family owned and operated, it issteps from the beach and in the heart of the most exciting neighborhood in America. Its ownership family works actively with all the members of the extended Betsy team to curate every aspect of the hotel and guest experience, andThe Betsy’s CEOs (Canine Executive Officers), golden retrievers Betsy and Rosa, welcome every guest.

Beyond its 130 elegant guest rooms and suites, the property boasts multiple restaurants by acclaimed Chef Laurent Tourondel as well as a spectacular array of common spaces: the Piano Bar with exceptional live jazz nine times a week, roof decks and terraces with panoramic ocean and skyline views (including a rooftop pool and bar suspended in mid-air), a coffee bar and gallery space home to just some of the hotel’s permanent and rotating art exhibitions, a library open 24/7, and a beach-facing front terrace with the best outdoor dining setup in greater Miami. The Betsy’s Writers’ Room, just one example of the ownership family's commitment to the arts, has hosted over 1,000 writers-in-residence. Above all, The Betsy is a haven for discerning travelers seeking luxury of experience and transcendent service.

We’re looking for the best and brightest in every field related to who we are and what we do. If you have a passion for any element of The Betsy’s DNA — whether commitment to excellent service, great food, creative arts, music, or simply an appreciation of The Betsy’s unique brand of understated, experiential luxury hospitality — we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

Food and Beverage Pastry Cooks work on a variety of stations in high-volume kitchen environments at The Betsy . Pastry Cooks are responsible for creating exceptional culinary experiences for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation.

Responsibilities and Duties Include but Not Limited to the Following:

• Adheres to all sanitation regulations and requirements and is responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment.
• Ensures cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas and efficiently puts away storage and prep items.
• Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location, always labeled clearly and placed on the correct fridge rack level.
• Checks and ensures the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods.
• Prepares and cooks baked goods and desserts by strictly following the recipe specifications and yield guide. Ensures items are in accordance to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
• Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
• Order or receive supplies or equipment.
• Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
• Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
• Provides the highest and most efficient level of culinary hospitality service to The Betsy hotel guests.
• Sets-up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepares the dishes designated for that station.
• Checks supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
• Prepares and plates desserts within The Betsy standard ticket time frame to meet Guest expectations.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment like a braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Communicates any assistance needed during busy periods and reports any incidents to the Pastry Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Washes and disinfects kitchen areas, workstations, tables, tools, knives and other equipment.
• Minimizes waste and maintains controls to attain forecasted Betsy food cost.
• Reviews status of work and follow-up actions required with the Sous Chef or Pastry Chef before leaving.
• Assists in providing on the job training & development of new Pastry Cooks.
• Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed and performs any other tasks assigned by The Betsy hotel management.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts or pastry or equivalent experience..
• Must be able to:
  • Speak, read, write, and understand English;
  • Meet Food Handler training and certification requirements;
  • Follow instructions with extreme precision;
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality;
  • Work well with others;
  • Work independently.
• Must be:
  • Extremely clean and well-groomed;
  • Professional;
  • Very organized and detail oriented.

The Betsy – South Beach is an equal opportunity employer, harassment-free and a drug-free workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.