Pastry Cook: Create Desserts for Weddings & Events

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Incline Village (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Hotel stays worldwide

Friends & Family rates at Hyatt hotels

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our bustling pastry team. You will prepare pastries, desserts, breads, and specialty items for restaurants, banquets, and guest amenities in a fast-paced resort environment.

This hands-on culinary role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work very early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Prior pastry or baking experience is preferred, with a Food Handler Certification beneficial.

Qualifications

• Pastry or baking experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pastry and baking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and produce consistent results.
• Must be available to work very early mornings, including before sunrise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, baked goods, and specialty items according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Assist Pastry Chefs and higher-level bakers with daily production and preparation
• Support pastry needs for restaurants, banquets, weddings, meetings, special events, and guest amenities
• Follow recipes, portion standards, production lists, and banquet event orders to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist with high-volume production during holidays, special events, and peak resort periods
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Pastry Shop and workstation
• Operate bakery and kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Assist with receiving, inventory, and organization of pastry products and supplies as needed
• Collaborate with the broader Culinary team to support resort operations and guest needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef or Pastry leadership team
• Must be flexible to work very early mornings, including shifts that may begin before sunrise

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Presentation

Food safety

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our bustling pastry team. You will prepare pastries, desserts, breads, and specialty items for restaurants, banquets, and guest amenities in a fast-paced resort environment.

This hands-on culinary role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work very early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Prior pastry or baking experience is preferred, with a Food Handler Certification beneficial.