Pastry Cook- FT

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a pastry prep professional to prepare pastry products per standard recipes, assist senior bakers, and support daily kitchen operations. The role requires basic baking knowledge and a flexible schedule including weekends and early shifts.

You will decorate desserts, maintain cleanliness, help with inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines while collaborating with the culinary team to meet events and daily production needs.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and pastry preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry products per pastry shop standards.
• Decorate and finish desserts according to presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, workstations, and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and ordering needs.
• Follow health department and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary team to meet daily production and event needs.

Skills

Pastry experience

Baking techniques

Attention to detail

Recipe following

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Preparation of all pastry products as trained in accordance to Pastry shop standards; assists higher level bakers; other duties as assigned by Chef.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow standardized recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency and quality.
• Decorate and finish desserts according to established presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, workstations, and equipment.
• Properly store ingredients and finished products following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and ordering needs.
• Monitor product quality and freshness throughout production.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to meet daily production and event requirements.
• Follow all company, health department, and food safety regulations.
• Assist with special projects, seasonal menus, and banquet functions as needed.
• Previous pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and pastry preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and early morning shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, and kitchen equipment.

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