Pastry Cook III

Highgate; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels at 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach' is seeking a Pastry Cook 3 responsible for preparing and baking a variety of pastries and breads. This role includes maintaining a clean kitchen environment while producing appealing food items.

You will work closely with higher-level pastry cooks and ensure all food is prepared according to hotel standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong baking skills, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to high-quality food production.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and bake various pastries and breads.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety practices.
• Understanding of menu preparation according to hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and bake pastries and breads.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Prepare food items for the restaurant and banquets.

Skills

Baking

Cleaning and sanitation

Food preparation

Communication

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

The all-new, vibrant 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, it’s an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.

Experience our spacious, welcoming lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, it’s where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories.

Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke'alohilani, meaning the royal brightness. Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki. 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

Overview

The Pastry Cook 3 is responsible for the preparation, production and baking of all products, including but not limited to: Danish, croissants, breakfast breads, muffins , buns, rolls, fillings, bread puddings, puff pastry, basic sauces and icings based on standardized recipes for the Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio. Assist higher level pastry cooks when business requires.

Responsibilities

• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant in order to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during the Restaurant and Room Service operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to the hotel standards.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: baking, poaching, deep-frying, and par-cooking.
• Proficient in in the preparation of dough's, yeast products, Danish, croissants, buns, rolls,, and basic sauces, fillings, cookies, pies and other bakery products..
• Relieve Pastry Cook 4.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fruit and bakery ingredients.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare Baked products for Banquets, ad required, following specifications on Banquet Event Orders
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes. Preparation of specials will be under the direction of the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen line, storing food and equipment properly at the end of each meal period.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel's standards.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Follow all Health Department and Company regulations in regards to food and storage standards and safety.
• Be able to operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a "Clean As You Go" policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items according to hotel procedures.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an