Dessert Prep Cook at the Key West Cooking Show

Historic Tours of America • Key West, FL

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About The Position

The Dessert Cook prepares high-quality baked goods and pastries for the Key West Cooking Show. The role supports daily live show operations through consistent, creative, and efficient back-of-house production while following proper food safety practices. The cook prepares and stages pastries for demonstration segments and guest tastings, and may develop recipes that fit the Key West culinary theme.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a baker or pastry chef; professional or high-volume environment experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry fundamentals, and dessert presentation.
• Creativity and passion for developing high-quality, memorable desserts.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods and collaboratively within established rules and regulations.
• Positive, energetic, and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Strong communication and listening skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to understand and use technical or professional language to communicate complex ideas.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse testing.
• Passion for helping people and making guests’ Key West experiences memorable.
• Must maintain required mandated food and drink certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cakes, tarts, breads, cookies, pastries, and specialty desserts for daily show segments.
• Produce consistent, show-ready items that meet required flavor profiles and presentation standards.
• Follow prep lists and production schedules aligned with show times and guest volume.
• Experiment with and develop new recipes suited to the Key West culinary theme.
• Prepare and stage pastries for demonstration segments and guest tastings.
• Maintain proper food safety practices and required food and drink certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $22 per hour and paid training.
• Paid vacation time for full-time employees.
• Company-sponsored health and wellness plans for full-time employees.
• Paid sick time for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Award and recognition celebrations throughout the year.
• First Stop Health: 24-hour access to a doctor by phone or computer for employees and dependents, paid 100% by the employer.
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed