Pastry Cook — Hotel Bakery & Banquet Leader

Thompson Hotels, Inc.; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company

Continued learning & development

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Holidays

Complimentary Colleague Meals

Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an engaging and hospitality-driven Pastry Cook to join our team. The role focuses on pastries and baking operations within the hotel and aims to produce consistent, high-quality products that meet guest expectations.

You will assist in daily pastry production for restaurants, banquets, meetings, and events, uphold food safety standards, training, and collaborate with the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Previous line experience required.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Support daily pastry production for restaurants, banquets, meetings, and special events.
• Maintain consistent product quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Assist with training and supporting junior culinary team members.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Assume assigned departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef.

Skills

Verbal communication

Line cook experience

Culinary skills

Kitchen station focus

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Job description

Thompson Palm Springs Resort is seeking an engaging and hospitality-driven Pastry Cook to join our team. The role focuses on pastries and baking operations within the hotel and aims to produce consistent, high-quality products that meet guest expectations.

You will assist in daily pastry production for restaurants, banquets, meetings, and events, uphold food safety standards, training, and collaborate with the culinary team.