Pastry Cook II - Serafina Rest.

Condadocollection; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Puerto Rico's hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join their vibrant team. In this role, you'll assist in creating delectable pastries and desserts while ensuring the highest quality standards are met. Your expertise will help inspire memorable dining experiences for guests, all within a dynamic and supportive environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a love for pastry arts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and be part of a journey to delight guests with every bite!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role in a hotel or restaurant.
• Pastry certifications are preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and ensure quality standards.
• Bakes fresh pastries, desserts, and breads for the restaurant.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pastry station.

Skills

Hospitality oriented

Technical pastry knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to work various shifts

Education

Pastry certifications preferred

Previous experience as a pastry cook (Min. 2 years)

Job description

Overview

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels to fine dining and entertainment.

Serafina San Juan is a global brand of 35 Italian restaurants, with a strong presence in New York City. Serafina has been giving a modern twist to Puerto Rico’s cuisine since 2015. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let’s create a collection of memories together!

Responsibilities

1. Assists the 1st Pastry Cook with food preparation.
2. Demonstrates hands-on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
3. Assists with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items.
4. Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
5. Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
6. Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the Pastry station before every shift.
7. Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
8. Bakes fresh pastries, desserts and breads for the restaurant.
9. Prepares stations properly and on time for each service period.
10. Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
11. Weights, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
12. Estimates anticipated food consumption, orders or requisitions supplies, or retrieves food from storage.
13. Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
14. Keeps records and accounts.
15. Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.
16. Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.
17. Completes safety training and certifications.
18. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to reach common goals, listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
19. Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
20. Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

1. Hospitality oriented.
2. Previous experience as a pastry cook or in a similar role in a hotel or restaurant (Min. 2 years).
3. Pastry certifications preferred.
4. Technical pastry knowledge.
5. Able to handle difficult situations effectively.
6. Able to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure.
7. Must be able to bend, squat, stretch, stand for 2-3 hours at a time, and lift weights up to 50 pounds.
8. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
9. Should work well under pressure, even with minimal supervision.
10. Bilingual (Spanish and English).

The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.