Cook II - Pastry

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Tampa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: The Pastry Cook II assists in the production and design of pastry cakes and various desserts in our food outlets Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares cakes, cookies, pies, puddings and other desserts, according to recipes. Prepared desserts and pastries in accordance with established standards set by the Pastry Chef and Asst Pastry Chef, and assists in quality and portion control of product. Sees to the proper labeling, rotation, storage temperature and environment required. Strive to eliminate over-production and over-purchasing. Maintain quality inventory control of your production. Ensure that production and storage areas are maintained in accordance with city and state health department codes. Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times. Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area responsibility. Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years pastry cook/baker experience Culinary Degree preferred with a proven track record in Pastry arts Experience in hospitality industry required, experience in a high volume hotel/resort preferred Experience in European pastries, as well as strong grasp of current trends and presentations Creativity with baked goods and bread production is required Proven experience working in an extremely fast paced environment with multiple functions happening simultaneously required Must be able to demonstrate and deliver a high level of service to our guests Able to interface effectively with FOH staff to produce a positive guest experience Work Environment: Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a kitchen and the back of house of the casino, which can be faced-paced with excessive noise. Also, there may be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Native American Preference Policy: The Tribal Council gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, training, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements. Employment Process: Seminole Gaming’s employment process requires candidates to obtain gaming licensure by successfully completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to beginning employment. These background checks may include, but are not limited to: Credit Check Criminal Background Check Drug Screen Disclaimer While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Thank you for choosing us as your employer of choice! If you are ready for an exciting opportunity working in a creative environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, we want to connect with you! If you're unable to find a position that matches your interest, please tell us a little about yourself, and we'll recommend jobs that match your interests. Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years pastry cook/baker experience
• Experience in hospitality industry required, experience in a high volume hotel/resort preferred
• Experience in European pastries, as well as strong grasp of current trends and presentations
• Creativity with baked goods and bread production is required
• Proven experience working in an extremely fast paced environment with multiple functions happening simultaneously required
• Must be able to demonstrate and deliver a high level of service to our guests
• Able to interface effectively with FOH staff to produce a positive guest experience

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Degree preferred with a proven track record in Pastry arts

Responsibilities

• Prepares cakes, cookies, pies, puddings and other desserts, according to recipes.
• Prepared desserts and pastries in accordance with established standards set by the Pastry Chef and Asst Pastry Chef, and assists in quality and portion control of product.
• Sees to the proper labeling, rotation, storage temperature and environment required.
• Strive to eliminate over-production and over-purchasing.
• Maintain quality inventory control of your production.
• Ensure that production and storage areas are maintained in accordance with city and state health department codes.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees