Pastry Cook

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Pastry Cook to join their dynamic team in downtown Milwaukee. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills by preparing high-quality pastries and overseeing production for various food and beverage outlets. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, creativity in menu development, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant hotel environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are eager to grow your career in hospitality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals every shift

Room discounts

Discounts at restaurants and cafes

Discounted parking

Two-for-one movie coupons

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Early wage access

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of pastry experience in high-volume settings.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in knife handling and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality pastry production and presentation.
• Supervise and train pastry staff, ensuring compliance with health standards.
• Assist in organizing special events and managing food costs.

Skills

Pastry Production

Creativity in Menu Development

Knife Handling

Cooking Techniques

Detail-oriented

Basic English Comprehension

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to work for the most recognized name in the industry? Do you aspire to grow your career at a premier hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, the Hilton Milwaukee is the perfect place for you! We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team and contribute to the exceptional guest experience we're known for.

As a Pastry Cook at Hilton Milwaukee, you will be responsible for all pastry preparation, production, and oversight of baked goods requested for all food and beverage outlets and banquet functions.

Connected to the newly expanded Baird Center, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center is Milwaukee’s largest hotel. Built in 1927 as the Schroeder Hotel, the Hilton Milwaukee offers 729 well-appointed guest rooms and over 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space. At the Hilton Milwaukee, we pride ourselves on continuous innovation through our approach to world-class service, upscale amenities, and superior style.

What you will be doing:

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

What we are looking for:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. 2-4 years of pastry/bakery production experience in high-volume settings, such as hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
3. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
4. Proficient in knife handling, cooking techniques, and basic prep functions.
5. Basic English comprehension and math skills for recipes, measurements, and portion sizes.
6. Manual dexterity for using kitchen equipment like knives, spoons, and slicers.
7. Able to lift up to 100 pounds and work in confined, noisy spaces with extreme temperatures.
8. Flexible schedule availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to work under pressure.
9. 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?

1. A free, well-balanced meal every shift.
2. Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties.
3. Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa.
4. Discounted parking.
5. “Two-for-one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres.
6. Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company.
7. Paid time off.
8. Early wage access.
9. Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and 401k with employer match.
10. 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 Hilton Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer.