Pastry Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Bakery Support

Hyatt; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard Hotel in Austin is seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will assist bakers, prepare daily items, and help pastry departments deliver consistent quality and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following safety standards, preparing a variety of pastries, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strong pastry knowledge and teamwork are essential for this role in a bustling hotel setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to three years related experience in hospitality or service industry.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff.
• Ability to create documents in Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Point of Sale and Property Management System).
• Ability to apply concepts of math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction.
• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Prepare and serve a variety of pastries.
• Bake or order breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve to waiters or patrons.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Keep records and accounts of kitchen and food inventory.
• Assist in the development and implementation of special projects.
• Ensure immediate response is given to any and all guest comments and concerns and inform immediate supervisor of concerns and assist implementing corrective measure when necessary.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests.
• Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management at all times via email, log books, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition.
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property.
• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings.

Skills

Food prep skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Excel & Word

POS & PMS familiarity

Education

High School diploma (GED)

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts

Job description

The Standard Hotel in Austin is seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will assist bakers, prepare daily items, and help pastry departments deliver consistent quality and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following safety standards, preparing a variety of pastries, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strong pastry knowledge and teamwork are essential for this role in a bustling hotel setting.