Pastry Cook

MDM Hotel Group; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401K

Parking Reimbursement

Travel Perks

Recognition & Rewards

Holiday Pay

Free Meals

Free Uniforms

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

JW Marriott Marquis Miami is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our pastry team. You will prepare, bake, decorate, and present pastries, following established recipes and presentation standards to create memorable guest experiences.

Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will support daily service, assist with special functions, and maintain a clean, organized workstation while upholding food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and decorating preferred.
• Ability to follow established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe workstation.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production needs with the Pastry Chef and organize mise en place.
• Measure, scale, mix, bake, finish, and decorate pastries and desserts per recipes and standards.
• Use proper mixing, baking, cooling, and finishing techniques for consistent flavor and appearance.
• Check ingredients and finished products for freshness and quality; report issues to the Pastry Chef.
• Plate desserts and coordinate replenishment with service teams.

Job description

JW Marriott Marquis Miami | 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami Florida 33131 USA

Marriott Miami Dadeland | 9090 S Dadeland Blvd Miami Fl 33156 USA

Courtyard Miami Dadeland | 9075 S Dadeland Blvd Miami Fl 33156 USA

Belong

• Be a part of an inclusive environment
• Be your authentic self
• Be a part of something bigger than you
• Be a part of a community far beyond our walls

You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself. Be inspired by what’s possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a community, and become the best version of you.

Compensation: Hourly

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Management

Work setting: on-site

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Parking and Metro Reimbursement
• Travel Perks and Benefits
• Recognition and Rewards
• Holiday pay
• Free Meals
• Free uniforms
• Free life insurance
• Free short-term disability
• Exclusive Discounts via LifeMart

…and much more!

Job Summary

Bring your passion for baking and attention to detail to our pastry team. As a Pastry Cook, you will prepare, bake, decorate, and present pastries, baked goods, and desserts that help create memorable guest experiences. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will follow established recipes and presentation standards, support daily service and special functions, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.

Job Family Core Work Activities

Pastry Production and Presentation

• Review daily production needs with the Pastry Chef, organize mise en place, and complete assigned items in time for service and scheduled functions.
• Measure, scale, mix, bake, finish, and decorate pastries, baked goods, and desserts using established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Use appropriate mixing, baking, cooling, and finishing techniques to achieve consistent flavor, texture, and appearance.
• Check ingredients and finished products for freshness and quality; address routine production issues and report concerns to the Pastry Chef.
• Plate desserts consistently and coordinate replenishment with service teams.

Food Safety Sanitation and Cost Control

• Follow proper food handling, temperature control, cooling, storage, and sanitation procedures throughout production and service.
• Follow allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact, and refer special dietary requests or uncertain ingredient information to the Pastry Chef before preparation or service.
• Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared products correctly; report shortages, spoilage, and replenishment needs.
• Use ingredients efficiently and follow portion, yield, waste, and cost-control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, utensils, and equipment; operate ovens, mixers, and other equipment safely and report defects or unsafe conditions promptly.

Communication and Operational Support

• Communicate production progress, service needs, delays, and operational concerns to the Pastry Chef and relevant team members.
• Work with pastry, bakery, kitchen, banquet, and service teams to meet production deadlines and support guest satisfaction.
• Organize and prioritize assigned work as business needs change while following department policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and loss-prevention requirements.

Our Mission

We provide genuine hospitality by inspiring strong relationships with our guests, associates, and partners to make a difference in our community.

Our Vision

To be the leading choice in Miami by welcoming guests from all over the world, offering fun, innovative, and unique hotel experiences while developing our communities.

Our Core Values

We Pursue Accountability

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MDM Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. MDM Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

If you’re looking to make a measurable impact in a Luxury Hospitality organization, we’d love to hear from you.