Pastry/Prep Cook

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and restaurant group is seeking a Pastry/Prep Cook to join their team in Salt Lake City. This entry-level position involves preparing high-quality pastry items, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and providing excellent service to guests. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a fast-paced environment and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior experience in the pastry department of a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.
• Flexible schedule, able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all pastry items for the restaurant according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Produce food on a timely basis and ensure excellent quality and presentation.

Skills

Time management

Organizational ability

Ability to multitask

Education

Food Handler Certification

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Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Provide restaurant guests with excellent food quality and consistency, and with professional service. Responsible for preparing all pastry and bakery items in accordance with quality, quantity, and presentation standards as established by the Executive Chef. You'll also prep and set-up for meals in a timely and efficient manner. You love building and maintaining sound working relationships with your coworkers!

Some Of Your Responsibilities Include

• Prepare all pastry items for the restaurant according to specifications.
• The demonstration, preparation, presentation and execution of each menu item will be held to restaurant standards.
• Proper guest service will require that you produce food on a timely basis and that you are well-educated regarding the menu.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, pastry, cooking, and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules, regulations and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to any kitchen equipment.
• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, slicing and portioning meat, etc.
• Follow the prep list created by Chefs.
• Label and stock all ingredients and seasonings used with proper storage techniques.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• We all wear multiple hats here at Kimpton. You may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job post at times, as we all do.
  
  

What You Bring

• 2 years of prior experience in the pastry department of a high-volume, full-service restaurant or supportive role is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Food Handler Certification
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible schedule, able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
  
  

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Hospitality

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