Pastry Cook: Creative Desserts & Breakfast Favorites

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights*

Unlimited discounted room rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis.

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Family Bonding Time

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to resort facilities

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in the United States seeks a Pastry Cook to craft quality pastries for breakfast and desserts, including breads, ice creams, and displays. You will follow recipes, maintain equipment and safety standards, and work with the Executive Chef to meet daily production needs.

The role requires handling heavy items, standing for long periods, and flexibility to work weekends or holidays in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or 1-2 years related experience.
• Hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more daily.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use tools as intended.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and hotel requirements.
• Meet with Executive Chef to review assignments and schedule.
• Complete opening duties: inspect cleanliness, check production schedule, establish priorities, inform requisition needs.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to standards.
• Inform Executive Chef of foreseeable shortages before items run out.
• Notify service staff of 86’d items and available specials during service.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Dept and hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to meet forecasted food cost.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stand for long periods

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Heavy lifting (50+ lbs)

Fast-paced environment

Knife handling and fine motor skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in the United States seeks a Pastry Cook to craft quality pastries for breakfast and desserts, including breads, ice creams, and displays. You will follow recipes, maintain equipment and safety standards, and work with the Executive Chef to meet daily production needs.

The role requires handling heavy items, standing for long periods, and flexibility to work weekends or holidays in a fast-paced kitchen environment.