Pastry Cook

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Hilton Honors Team Member Discounts

Northwood Hospitality Discounts

Job summary

Conrad Nashville is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations, crafting pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams and specialty items for outlets, banquets and amenities. You will plan, set up, plate, and ensure quality and consistency, while maintaining sanitation, inventory, and cost-control practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a hotel/restaurant, reading schedules, math ability, and fluent English; we offer competitive pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hotel/restaurant or catering facility.
• High School Diploma or GED; associates or culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to read schedules, menus and orders with math proficiency.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries and baked goods.
• Good organizational and communication skills; fluent in English.
• Regular, reliable attendance and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain standard pastry recipes.
• Produce pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams and other items for outlets and banquets.
• Assist in plating pastries and desserts.
• Meet production schedules and timelines for pastry needs.
• Ensure sanitation and organization per health codes.
• Maintain food and supply inventory; notify management for restocking.
• Train new team members and demonstrate proper culinary techniques.

Skills

Pastry production

Dessert plating

Time management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or culinary degree

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Conrad Nashville. We offer luxurious accommodations and exceptional service in the ever-evolving Nashville hospitality industry. Join our dynamic team, learn and grow in a culture of collaboration. Our priority is your well-being, which is why we offer competitive compensation packages, healthcare insurance, 401k plans, and team member discounts. Living and working in Nashville provides access to diverse cultural attractions, entertainment venues and culinary experiences. At Conrad Nashville, you can make a positive impact and be part of a world-class hospitality brand. Join us and discover all that we have to offer.

Job Summary

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for supporting the Pastry Chef in daily pastry kitchen operations. Additionally, the Pastry cook is to plan, set up and prepare quality products in all areas of the Pastry department to include, but not limited to pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items, in accordance with departmental quality standards and specifications.

Job Duties

• Understand and maintain all standard pastry recipes.
• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities.
• Assist in producing and plating pastries and desserts.
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Maintain food and supply inventory levels and notify management of restocking requirements.
• Always demonstrates the ability to apply advanced cooking techniques in order to produce creative pastry dishes. (i.e.: knife skills, carving skills, basic mother sauces, etc.)
• Always follows approved methods of product preparation to ensure consistency as well as quality. Offers recommendation(s) for improving methods of product preparation and recipe development.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of sanitation procedures and consistently applies such.
• Understands the importance of proper food handling procedures and ensures that procedures are always followed.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to properly use kitchen equipment while ensuring the highest safety standards.
• Always properly identifies and stores product specific to outlet and always takes an active role in quality control of all food items.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to produce food orders in a timely, neat, and organized manner according to the needs of the guest.
• Is always familiar with all product/inventory in freezers/coolers and assists in ensuring that all product/inventory are properly rotated to maintain freshness.
• Consistently demonstrates an advanced understanding of assisting in controlling product costs by ensuring the proper management of product waste.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to keep workstation organized and produce required quantity according to demands of station. Continually identifies, utilizes, and builds an advanced knowledge base of specific culinary terms per assigned outlet.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to work independently and make informed decisions in the absence of a supervisor and immediately notifies a Supervisory of any foreseeable concerns or developments.
• Continually assists with training new Team Members and/or with demonstrating proper culinary techniques.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering facility of similar caliber

preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree in a related field or culinary degree

preferred.

• Experience in fast paced, high volume atmosphere.
• Must possess reading ability in regards to schedules, menus, policies, orders, etc.
• Must possess mathematical ability.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write & speak fluent English.
• Obtain and maintain position- specific licensing.
• Position requires regular, reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Most work tasks are performed indoors, temperature can be very hot with or without control of environmental systems.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver between stations and areas efficiently and easily.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate kitchen and other equipment.
• Must be flexible to work any time/day of the week, weekends, and holidays if assigned.

Benefits:

• 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 4%
• Medical (3 plan choices)
• Dental (2 Plan choices)
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Hilton Honors Team Member Discounts
• Northwood Hospitality Discounts

EEO and ADA Statements

Conrad Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage diversity in the workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Source: Northwood Hospitality