Lead Pastry Cook I (FT) ("Cocinero/a Principal de Repostería")

EVANS HOTELS LLC • San Diego, CA

11d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pastry Cook (“Cocinero/a Principal de Repostería”) prepares high-quality baked goods and desserts for all meal periods and events while supervising the pastry team and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The role requires extensive pastry technique knowledge, production experience, and a commitment to quality, sanitation, and cost standards. Ensures uncompromised quality and timely service, striving for excellence to enhance the guest experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the pastry team, ensuring quality, productivity, mentoring cooks, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen to meet hotel and health standards.
• Prepares assigned pastry items according to standard recipes or guest specifications.
• Ensures quality control and consistency, including proper food storage, taste, presentation, and accurate labeling with expiration dates.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area and ensures proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment, including personal tools.
• Assists in receiving, storing, rotating food properly, and controlling food costs by planning portions and minimizing waste.
• Creates pastries using kitchen equipment such as sheeters, mixers, ice cream machines, and ovens.
• Assists and supports the Pastry Chef in developing new menu items.
• Provides exceptional service to guests, accommodating special requests.
• Trains and onboards new associates, ensuring they understand pastry standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Produces orders promptly and in accordance with specifications.
• Prioritizes work assignments and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Displays work habits that promote accident prevention and safety.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Benefits

• Earn up to $28.95 ($25.00/hr. DOE + an avg. of $3.95/hr via 3% outlets’ revenue kitchen appreciation bonus!) Varies per business levels paycheck to paycheck.
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles. for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees