Pastry Cook — Creative Desserts & Breads in Hotel Kitchen

Grand Hyatt Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision (HSA

Company-paid disability & life

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Employee hotel discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

Free Parking

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Nashville is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft pastries, breads, and desserts that delight guests and showcase our culinary standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to maintain consistency and presentation across the menu.

You’ll help with inventory, safety, and training while delivering high-quality bakery items in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $19.00 and opportunities to contribute to seasonal offerings.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years pastry, baking, or culinary experience in hotel, resort, or restaurant.
• Proficiency with pastry equipment and decorative presentation.
• Formal culinary or pastry training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts in alignment with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in all menu items to elevate the guest dining experience.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to introduce new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in all areas of the pastry kitchen.
• Contribute to efficient kitchen operations by managing time effectively and assisting with inventory, storage, and ordering of pastry-related ingredients.
• Support the training of culinary team members in pastry techniques and presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry experience

Baking techniques

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary/pastry training

Tools

Pastry equipment

Job description

Grand Hyatt Nashville is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft pastries, breads, and desserts that delight guests and showcase our culinary standards. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to maintain consistency and presentation across the menu.

You’ll help with inventory, safety, and training while delivering high-quality bakery items in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $19.00 and opportunities to contribute to seasonal offerings.