Pastry Cook

The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive wages

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent & Marriott sites

Discounted Parking

Daily Associate Meals

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Pastry Cook for the St. Anthony Hotel in downtown San Antonio, TX. You will bake pastries, desserts, and breads, assist daily production, and ensure quality and presentation while following safety standards.

The role requires a year of pastry experience, basic baking knowledge, and reliability in a fast-paced luxury kitchen. Strong teamwork and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a pastry cook or baker preferred.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques and pastry production.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to recipes and standards.
• Assist with daily production and prep for service.
• Ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Properly measure, mix, and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory, labeling, and storage of ingredients.
• Collaborate with the pastry chef and kitchen team as needed.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking techniques

Time management

Team player

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Tools

Commercial ovens

mixers and scales

Job description

Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for preparing high-quality pastries and desserts while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond, St. Anthony Hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historical landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Antonio, opened in 1909 and has been designated a national historic site. Our luxury hotel in San Antonio embodies old-world splendor with touches like Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Come make history with this luxury San Antonio hotel.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• • Highly competitive wages
  • An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
  • 401K matching program for eligible associates
  • Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
  • Discounts with our Crescent & Marriott managed properties in North America for you & your family members
  • Discounted Parking
  • Daily Associate Meals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to recipes and standards

• Assist with daily production and prep for service

• Ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation

• Properly measure, mix, and prepare ingredients

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation

• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Assist with inventory, labeling, and storage of ingredients

• Collaborate with the pastry chef and kitchen team as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At least 1 year Previous experience as a pastry cook or baker preferred

• Basic knowledge of baking techniques and pastry production

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability as needed

• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous basis.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Required

  Alcohol Awareness Cert

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts