Pastry Cook

The Pfister Hotel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an iconic luxury hotel as a Cook I, where your passion for culinary excellence will shine. You will prepare and cook exquisite dishes, ensuring high standards of food production and presentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic setting, celebrated for its exceptional service. Enjoy a range of benefits including meal discounts, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance. If you are ready to elevate your culinary career in a prestigious environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meals every shift

Room discounts at hotels

Discounts at restaurants and cafes

Discounted parking

"Two for one" movie coupons

Career growth opportunities

Early wage access

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pastry or baking experience in a high-end kitchen.
• Formal culinary training preferred for enhanced skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes, ensuring quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization to meet health standards.

Skills

Pastry or baking experience

Knife handling

Cooking procedures knowledge

Basic prep functions

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Personal hygiene and sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Description

Do you strive to set yourself apart by your gracious service and impeccable style? Are you passionate and energetic about delivering exceptional experiences to guests in the premier luxury hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, The Pfister is looking for a Cook I to be a part of our team and continue its iconic legacy. As a Cook I at The Pfister Hotel, you will be responsible for following all instructions assigned by Chefs and ensure all duties assigned are carried out. This role will also prepare and cook all food items according to menus, expedite orders quickly and correctly as ordered, and ensure junior members of team are performing duties to standards and specifications.

Built in 1893, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee has been a hotel icon for nearly 130 years. As one of the best hotels in Milwaukee and the Midwest, we continue to celebrate a grand tradition of gracious service and impeccable style. The Pfister Hotel has received AAA Four Diamond hotel status for 46 consecutive years. The hotel is one of only 11 properties throughout North America to maintain the AAA Four Diamond designation since the inception of the Diamond Rating program in 1976.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare station-specific food items according to recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Monitor product storage, portion sizes, and special items like stocks and sauces.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas to meet Health Department regulations.
• Ensure equipment is clean, sanitized, and operational.
• Uphold high standards of food production and presentation.
• Maintain personal hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Manage station setup, breakdown, and prep work.
• Follow recipe specifications for all food preparation.

What we are looking for:

• 2 years of pastry or baking experience strongly preferred, preferably in a hotel, resort, high-end restaurant, or bakery setting.
• Formal culinary training is a plus (degree or certification preferred)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of proper knife handling, techniques, and cooking procedures.
• Knowledge of basic prep functions (i.e. scaling, mise en place)
• Knowledge and basic comprehension of the English language.
• Sufficient knowledge of operation for all kitchen equipment, i.e., scales, mixers, ovens, etc.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull weights up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods, work in a confined space with high levels of noise and frequent interruptions, and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• 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
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing and spa
• Discounted parking
• "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career, and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer and 401k with employer match

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 Pfister Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.