Pastry Cook IV - The Resort at Pelican Hill

Irvine Company; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Pastry Cook IV to craft high-quality pastries in line with health and safety standards. You will follow standard recipes, collaborate with the Pastry Chef and team, prepare pastries for restaurant and banquet events, and continuously develop pastry skills while maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the kitchen.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with culinary training and experience with pastry equipment;

Qualifications

• High school graduate with apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• Experience with pastry equipment and pastry operations.
• Creative and well organized; able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Produce assigned pastry items for each outlet.
• Demonstrate understanding of the science of baking and follow recipes and food preparation principles.
• Prepare and set-up all pastries for banquet events and restaurant.
• Work with standard recipes and presentations to maintain quality and consistency.
• Develop new pastry items with the Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef.
• Continue to develop pastry skills and techniques.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and walk-ins according to standards.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines and minimize waste.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Respond properly in hotel emergencies or safety situations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Stay informed about the hotel and daily events.

Skills

Pastry equipment experience

Creativity

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma with culinary training

Job description

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Pastry Cook IV - The Resort at Pelican Hill

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Property: RPH (0023)

Location: Newport Beach, CA, 92657

Division: Resorts (Resorts)

At The Resort at Pelican Hill, we're proud of our accolades, but we know our employees are our most important asset. Newport Beach's only Five-Star resort is looking to add Five-Star employees to our team of more than 1,000 hard working, outgoing and dedicated hospitality professionals. If you think you have what it takes to create personalized, memorable experiences for Pelican Hill's discerning guests from near and far, we want to get to know you.

Position Summary:

Prepare high quality pastries (e.g., specialized desserts) in accordance health and safety practices.

Job Duties:

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Produce assigned pastry items for each outlet.
• Demonstrate understanding of the science of baking and follow recipes and food preparation principles.
• Prepare and set-up all pastries for banquet events and restaurant.
• Work closely with standard recipes and presentations in order to maintain quality standards and consistency of product.
• Work with the Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef in order to develop new items.
• Continue to develop pastry skills and techniques.
• The ability to work neatly and cleanly, keeping work areas and walk-ins in accordance with sanitary standards.
• Maintain knowledge of and utilize safety and sanitation standards.
• Operate within budgetary guidelines and keep waste to a minimum.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with fellow employees.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned or requested.
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel, daily events, safety and service standards.
• Embody mission, vision and values of the hotel daily.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• Experience with pastry equipment and pastry operations.
• Good level of creativity and good organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressured environment
• Ability to work not traditional working hours, weekends and all holidays

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.