Pastry Cook I | Full-Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is seeking a pastry production teammate responsible for the quality and consistency of all baked goods delivered to hotel departments, ensuring functions occur 30 minutes prior to service.

You will produce pastries, breads, chocolates and banquet items, assist with plating, and maintain recipes and sanitation while working under pressure to meet production schedules.

This role requires basic math for measurements and a team mindset within a culinary staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry production and bakery operations.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and cooperate with a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Control quality and consistency of all baked goods for hotel departments.
• Ensure functions are prepared 30 minutes prior to service.
• Produce pastries, breads, chocolates, and related items for outlets and banquets.
• Assist in plating banquet pastries and maintain recipes and sanitation standards.

Skills

Pastry production

Quality control

Food safety

Teamwork

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Slicer

Job description

Omni Orlando at ChampionsGate

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf and 15 acres of recreation, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats. In addition to walk-out golf, guests may choose to relax in our signature Mokara spa, dine in one of our five restaurants or enjoy 15 acres of pools and recreation activities including the 850-foot lazy river.

Omni Orlando's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate may be your perfect match.

Purpose

To produce and coordinate the delivery of all baked goods to designated hotel departments.

Summary of Position

• Control quality and consistency of all food served.
• Ensure functions are completed 30 minutes prior to service.
• Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis.
• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities.
• Assists in producing and plating Banquet pastries.
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

Hotel Specific Essential Functions

• To be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through.
• Produce creative and artistic food work.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team.
• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Understands and maintains all standard recipes.
• Always maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards always.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Ability to stoop, grasp, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighting a maximum of 70 pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Tools and Equipment

• Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, slicer, knives, VCM, robot coups, blenders, burr mixers Ovens, grills, stoves, flat tops, salamanders

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel, in restaurant and kitchen areas
• Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work for long periods of time on feet, must be required to lift up to 50 Lbs. Must be able to work under some extreme temperatures.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.