Pastry Cook I — Luxury Hotel, Free Meals & Benefits

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms and cleaning

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k with company matching

Associates' events

Community outreach events

Job summary

Pendry Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook I to craft pastries to perfection in a luxury hotel setting. You’ll work with our culinary team to turn creative ideas into guest favorites, while upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

This role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, free meals, hotel discounts, and opportunities to grow within Pendry Chicago as part of Montage Hotels & Resorts. A strong pastry background and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate in a team with excellent communication.
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, per menu and hotel standards.
• Restock kitchen supplies and maintain cleanliness of your area.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of orders.
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create and innovate new menu items and specials.
• Maintain knowledge of food products, sanitation standards, and culinary techniques.
• Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Deliver WOW moments to guests.
• Work in a collaborative environment with professionalism.
• Assist with training new kitchen associates.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Cooking in hotels/restaurants

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Weekend & holiday availability

Job description

Pendry Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook I to craft pastries to perfection in a luxury hotel setting. You’ll work with our culinary team to turn creative ideas into guest favorites, while upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation.

This role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, free meals, hotel discounts, and opportunities to grow within Pendry Chicago as part of Montage Hotels & Resorts. A strong pastry background and team spirit are essential.