Pastry Cook 2 | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Pastry Cook-2 to prepare baked goods for outlets and support weekly brunches and banquets. The role requires timely production, adherence to recipes, and a focus on quality.

Responsibilities include kitchen prep, plating, and assisting with dessert development alongside the Pastry Chef. Safety and sanitation knowledge is essential, with basic decorating skills and math ability for batch accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in bakery production preferred.
• Basic cooking and knife handling skills.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of producing cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings and ice creams.
• Basic cake decorating skills.
• Basic math skills to produce correct batch sizes.
• Knowledge of equipment use and maintenance.
• San Diego County Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time.
• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and storage areas.
• Performs daily responsibilities including restaurant prep, banquet prep and plating, amenities, basic production.
• Contribute ideas for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to develop.
• Follow safety rules and practices.

Skills

Bakery production experience

Knife handling

Math skills

Education

Food Handlers Card (San Diego County)

Job description

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is a destination where timeless luxury meets modern wellness. Home to the award-winning Spa at La Costa, recognized among the nation's best, the resort also features acclaimed restaurants showcasing fresh, coastal-inspired cuisine, championship golf and tennis, and a host of pools and experiences that celebrate the Southern California lifestyle.

At Omni La Costa, our associates are the heart of the guest experience. We foster a culture rooted in respect, gratitude, and empowerment, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about hospitality, Omni La Costa may be your perfect match.

Pastry Cook-2

Overview

Responsible for baked goods for outlets. Help with banquet productions and weekly brunches. Keep up pars. Have all production ready in a timely manner with regards to quality.

Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time
• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep
• and plating, amenities, basic production
• Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop
• Follow safety rules and practices

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in bakery production preferred.
• Needs basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• General understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures required.
• Basic knowledge of how to produce cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings and ice creams required.
• Must have basic cake decorating skills
• Must have basic math skills to produce correct sized batches
• Must have a general understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain equipment in the area
• Must have a valid San Diego County Food Handlers Card.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

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

EEOC is the Law Poster.