Pastry Cook 1 | Full Time

Omni Hotels & resorts; Amelia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, FL, seeks a Pastry Cook to create desserts and pastry items to specification, working on a busy kitchen line with guidance from management. The position requires solid pastry foundations and the ability to follow recipes accurately.

Team collaboration is essential in this fast-paced hotel environment; culinary degree is strongly preferred and a Food Handler certification may be required upon hire.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Able to follow recipes and maintain accuracy.
• Unexpired Food Handlers certification or obtain upon hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all pastry items as directed by supervisor and to menu specs.
• Work on a hot/cold line and deliver items within set timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ensure proper use and safety of culinary equipment.
• Present plates that meet specifications and maintain station organization.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and attend required trainings.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Knife skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Overview:

The Pastry Cook ensures all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.
• A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to work a restaurant Line.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

• Required to have at least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.