Pastry Cook | Create, Bake & Elevate Resort Desserts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Gym discount

Room discount at Marcus Hotels & —

Restaurant discounts at Marcus venues

Free parking

Movie theater coupons

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Insurance after 30 days

401k with employer match

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the kitchen team. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to craft pastries for outlets and banquets, upholding top kitchen standards and delivering memorable pastry experiences.

The role requires experience in high-volume pastry production, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recipe costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior cooking and/or pastry/bakery production experience in high-volume settings such as hotels, resorts, or upscale restaurants.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in knife handling, cooking techniques, and basic prep functions.
• Basic English comprehension and math skills for recipes, measurements, portions, and reading orders.
• Manual dexterity for using kitchen equipment.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and work in confined, noisy spaces with extreme temperatures.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to obtain any local, state, or federal license or certification for sanitation, liquor service, or food service certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality pastry production and presentation according to standard recipes and banquet orders.
• Demonstrate creativity and passion in developing and revising pastry menus.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and manage food items for workstation production.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations through proper ordering, storage, and rotation of food products.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized, adhering to health code standards.
• Analyze food costs to create cost-effective recipes without compromising quality.
• Assist in organizing special events, VIP parties, and staff functions, while maintaining production records and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Pastry production

High-volume experience

Detail-oriented

Knife handling

English comprehension

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Flexible schedule

Licensing/certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micros system

Job description

Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the kitchen team. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to craft pastries for outlets and banquets, upholding top kitchen standards and delivering memorable pastry experiences.

The role requires experience in high-volume pastry production, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recipe costs.