Pastry Line Cook

Grand Hyatt Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision (HSA)

Company-paid disability & life

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee hotel discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

Free Parking

Job summary

The Pastry Cook at Grand Hyatt Nashville delivers high-quality pastries, breads, and confections that elevate the guest dining experience and reflect the property's culinary excellence.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, maintain food safety standards, train team members, and contribute to seasonal offerings while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and exceptional presentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred in hotel, resort, or restaurant.
• Proficiency with pastry equipment, baking techniques, and decorative presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts in alignment with recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and creativity to elevate the guest dining experience.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Pastry Chef on new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the pastry kitchen.
• Assist with inventory, storage, and ordering of pastry ingredients to support operations.
• Support training of culinary team members in pastry techniques and presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry skills

Baking techniques

Culinary teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

The Pastry Cook plays a vital role in delivering high-quality baked goods and desserts that enhance the guest dining experience and reflect the culinary excellence of the property. By producing consistently exceptional pastries, breads, and confections, this role supports the hotel’s reputation for quality while contributing to guest satisfaction, repeat business, and overall food & beverage success.

HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

• Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts in alignment with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in all menu items to elevate the guest dining experience.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to introduce new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in all areas of the pastry kitchen.
• Contribute to efficient kitchen operations by managing time effectively and assisting with inventory, storage, and ordering of pastry-related ingredients.
• Support the training of culinary team members in pastry techniques and presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, visually appealing products.
• Creativity in developing new pastries, desserts, and plated presentations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented approach, with the ability to collaborate effectively across the culinary team.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, proper storage, and handling of bakery ingredients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 1–2 years of prior pastry, baking, or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant environment preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with pastry equipment, baking techniques, and decorative presentation skills.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal culinary or pastry arts training from an accredited program preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee hotel discounts
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Free Parking

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.