Pastry Cook

Starwood Hotels; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a fast-learning Pastry Cook to support our pastry team from preparation through production to presentation. You will train under renowned chefs and contribute to creating delectable desserts crafted with an artistic hand and seasonal ingredients.

We value passion for food, teamwork, attention to detail, and flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation. Join us in delivering exceptional hospitality and dessert experiences.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and previous similar work experience.
• Basic knowledge of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Support pastry team in all tasks from preparation to production to presentation.
• Train under highly-regarded chefs in the food world.
• Be part of a mission-driven hospitality team delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Food passion

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible

Job description

Grow with us…

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

At Starwood Hotels, we hire people who believe in collaboration, thrive on innovation, respect nature and love to eat, especially dessert! Our Pastry team find great satisfaction in executing delectable treats that were made with an artistic hand, a whole lot of love, and inspired by nature including fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We’re currently in search of a fast-learning, creative Pastry Cook to support our Pastry Team in all relevant tasks, from preparation to production to presentation. Plus, you’ll be training under some highly-regarded chefs in the food world.
So if you spend your time obsessing over the perfect pastry dough, we would really like to meet you.

About you…

• Passionate about food and previous similar work experience.
• Basic knowledgeable of culinary operations, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.
• Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us…

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$30.50 per hour

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.