Pastry Cook ll

CoralTree Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a luxurious resort in Fort Lauderdale, where you can showcase your culinary talents as a Pastry Cook II. Join a dedicated team in creating unique culinary experiences for guests in a stunning waterfront setting. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, with a focus on exceptional service and teamwork. As part of a caring culture that values individual well-being, you'll enjoy competitive wages and comprehensive benefits while contributing to unforgettable moments for guests. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager for growth, this is the perfect place to elevate your career.

Benefits

Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off/sick time

Complimentary team member meals

Complimentary room nights at CoralTree properties

Qualifications

• Previous luxury hotel experience or related work experience is essential.
• Fluency in English and ability to follow recipes are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the pastry team to achieve common objectives.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas.
• Handle and resolve guest complaints effectively.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Attention to Detail

Guest Service

Team Collaboration

Recipe Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational or Trade School Program

Job description

Overview

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort is returning to Fort Lauderdale with an opening date of late 2024. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave will be home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort will assemble over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Pastry Cook II to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort opening team! You will be an integral member of the team that creates distinctively different and authentic culinary experiences for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with the pastry team, collaborating to achieve common objectives.
• Meet with Pastry Chef/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Handle and resolve guest complaints effectively to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Understand and follow correct maintenance procedures for equipment. Use equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation, Health regulations, and Hotel requirements.
• Complete opening duties including setup of workstation, inspection of tools and equipment, review of production schedules, and preparation of items needed for the day.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Direct and assist Stewards to make clean-up a more efficient process.
• Complete closing duties including returning food items to storage, cleaning prep areas, and restocking items.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Assist with inventory as scheduled.
• Follow the maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stopping. Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform additional duties in other areas of the Kitchen as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous luxury hotel experience or related work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent completion of vocational or trade school program.
• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Complimentary team member meals.
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort