Pastry Cook - Intermediate

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Unlimited discounted and Friends &

Family Room Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis*

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to resort facilities including

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation at the Thompson Palm Springs property is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, and display pieces. You follow recipes, manage yields, and work with the Executive Chef on daily tasks.

Responsibilities include sanitation compliance, aiding in inventory, and communicating shortages or specials during service. Weekend and holiday availability are required.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and use safely.
• Adhere to health/sanitation regulations and hotel requirements.
• Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments and schedules.
• Complete Opening Duties: inspect tools, check production schedule, set daily priorities.
• Inform Chef of shortages and available menu specials.
• Maintain proper storage procedures and minimize waste to control costs.
• Inform staff of 86’d items and specials during service.
• Assist with keeping par levels and supplies.

Skills

Fast-paced

Stand long hours

Lift 50 pounds

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

One year certificate / 1-2 years experience

Job description

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SUMMARY

The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.

2. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.

3. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.

4. Complete Opening Duties: a. Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies. b. Check production schedule and par. c. Establish priority items for the day. d. Inform the Executive Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned.

5. Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.

6. Inform the Executive Chef of any foreseeable shortages before items run out.

7. Inform the Food & Beverage service staff of 86’d items and the amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period.

8. Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.

9. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hotel experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Flexible availability to include weekends and holidays required
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and walk up and down stairs and walk intermittently for short distances.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.
• Ability to reach with arms and hands and bend at the waist when necessary.
• Ability to use fine motor skills in manipulating knives in food preparation.

We offer excellent benefits:

• Complimentary room nights*
• Unlimited discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30 th day of employment*
• 401K with company match*
• Generous Paid Time Off policy*
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and gym

* Exact benefit package is contingent on status

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Thompson Palm Springs | Palm Springs , CA , US

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