Pastry Cook 2

Omni Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Pastry Cook 2 to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will create delectable pastry items that delight guests, ensuring the highest quality and presentation standards. The position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and skills in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will be valued. If you have a passion for baking and a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and empowering workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have previous pastry experience.
• Ability to work independently and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh pastry items for guests and maintain quality standards.
• Handle last-minute cake orders and ensure cleanliness of work station.
• Follow recipes accurately and manage daily pastry requisitions.

Skills

Pastry Preparation

Math Skills for Recipes

Independent Work

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oven

Standard Hotel Cleaning Products

Job description

Location

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

The AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is noted for understated elegance and southern charm; ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports and politics have stayed at this hotel. The property offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delectable restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course, tennis and fitness center, award winning spa and spacious convention facilities.

Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Pastry Cook 2 supports the hotel restaurants and banquet department by providing fresh, creative pastry items for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of daily pastry orders and preparations.
• Ability to handle cakes that are ordered at the last minute.
• Help with Cooking Demos, Wedding Cakes, Sugar Sculptures, and Bakery.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working condition.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest food products of the highest standard in preparation of all menu items.
• Maintain the highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates/buffet presentations are clean and appetizing.
• Label and date all foods.
• Solely responsible for maintaining clean work station. Make sure all work areas are properly cleaned at end of shift and at end of evening.
• Recognize a deficiency with a dish and makes corrections.
• Measures and mixes ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Shapes dough for cookies, pies and pastries.
• Regulates oven temperatures for cooking.
• Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards and other desserts.
• Mixes ingredients for icing.
• Decorates cakes and pastries, blends sugar and icings.
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous pastry experience required.
• Must be able to stand/walk for the entire duration of an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.