Pastry Lead - Luxury Hotel Desserts & Plating

The Cooper; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook II to join our pastry kitchen. You will assist the Executive Pastry Chef with production, plating, and displays of pastries, breads, and frozen desserts, while upholding high quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, following safety policies, and ensuring timely delivery of all pastry items. A culinary/pastry credential and hotel pastry experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification of culinary/pastry training or apprenticeship required.
• Pastry or Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum one year experience and/or training in the Culinary Department of a luxury hotel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the production of all pastry items.
• Assist with the production of presentations and displays of pastries, bread, and desserts.
• Ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of kitchen equipment and operation.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards.
• Follow food safety handling policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Ensure items are plated and delivered on time and in correct quantity.

Skills

Understanding of the luxury & quality

Food Handling and Sanitation

Sanitation standards

Quality hotel industry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary/pastry training or apprenticeship

Pastry or Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Cooper in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook II to join our pastry kitchen. You will assist the Executive Pastry Chef with production, plating, and displays of pastries, breads, and frozen desserts, while upholding high quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, following safety policies, and ensuring timely delivery of all pastry items. A culinary/pastry credential and hotel pastry experience are preferred for this role.