Pastry Cook

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary roomN 9?

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook who is highly organized to join our renowned F&B team on Michigan Avenue. You will prepare mise en place, maintain high presentation standards, and help develop new pastry offerings in a luxury Five-Star property.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years in upscale restaurants, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a team-focused, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team, creative, motivated

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for the station.
• Ensure minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced and help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements.
• Plan and execute production to maintain output.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure that there is minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced and continually help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements.
• Ensure planning and execution of production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team, creative, motivated

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

The salary range for this position is $28.06-29.81 per hour, depending on experience.