Pastry Cook (Part Time) - Pendry Chicago

montage; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms provided

Hotel discounts

401k matching

Associates events

Job summary

Pendry Chicago is seeking a Pastry Cook I to craft exquisite pastries with attention to appearance, color, and taste, while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will work in a luxury hotel kitchen, collaborating with pastry and kitchen teams to maintain high standards, support training, and contribute to innovative menu items and specials, including during busy banquet periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel's standards.
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders.
• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist with training new kitchen associates.
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Cooking methods

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Three years experience

Job description

At Pendry Chicago, It's All Because of YOU!

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun . At Pendry Chicago, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry Chicago is more than a job; it's a way of life. Don't just imagine the possibility-join us.

Your Journey

• Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel's standards
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders
• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Assist with training new kitchen associates
• Supervise and mentor pastry cooks and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Creative an innovate new menu items and specials
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Able to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

About You

• You enjoy creating pastries where the appearance, colors, and taste appeal show up every time
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
• Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates' events throughout the year
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay range for Pastry Cook I is $23.50 - 24.50 hourly. The pay scale is the base hourly range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Pendry reasonably expects to pay for the position.

We offer an excellent benefits package for this role, which includes: 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, Paid Time Off (Sick Time), free meals during w