Pastry Production

The Post Oak; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plans

Paid time off

401K

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Volunteer opportunities

Parking, complimentary

Colleague meals

Job summary

The Post Oak in Houston is seeking a pastry-focused culinary professional to contribute to a world-class hospitality team. You will follow recipes, maintain high standards for flavor, size and presentation, and work within a fast-paced fine dining environment from day one.

Applicants should bring a passion for pastry, knowledge of culinary concepts, and a strong commitment to safety and quality, including Texas sanitation guidelines. Generous benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow specifications and execute all standard recipes to ensure flavor, quality, size and presentation meet hotel standards.
• Passionate about pastry and breads and be current with culinary concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ensure kitchen compliance and work in a safe manner following Texas sanitation guidelines, rules and regulations while ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Follow safe work habits when working with kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, ovens, stoves, food processors, etc.
• Keep workstation clean and organized at all times while keeping the station stocked for the next shift.
• Properly store food at appropriate temperatures while maintaining accurate food inventories.
• Proficient in food allergies and knowledgeable of food preparations for special meal requirements.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

This is more than just your next job. It is an opportunity to be part of a world-class hospitality team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable guest experiences. Be part of an exciting restaurant launch and help create a premier dining destination from day one. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, collaborate with an exceptional hospitality team, and grow your career in a dynamic fine dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow specifications and execute all standard recipes to ensure flavor, quality, size and presentation of products meet the hotel standards
• Passionate about pastry and breads and be current with culinary concepts, practices and procedures
• Ensure kitchen compliance and work in a safe manner following Texas sanitation guidelines, rules and regulations while ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Follow safe work habits when working with kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, ovens, stoves, food processors, etc.
• Keep workstation clean and organized at all times while keeping the station stocked for the next shift
• Properly store food at appropriate temperatures while maintaining accurate food inventories
• Proficient in food allergies and knowledgeable of food preparations for special meal requirements
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared

Qualifications

Apply now if you:

• Have an excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Execute assigned tasks with precision and speed in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Have effective communication skills
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a high-pressure environment
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

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