Pastelero (a) II - La Concha

The Condado Collection • San Juan, PR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico, ranging from classic and modern luxury hotels to restaurants and entertainment. La Concha Resort is a modern luxury resort in Condado, Puerto Rico with a history dating back to 1958. Representing the fun "Latino Chic" lifestyle, it offers elegant amenities and a popular nightlife to all guests. Our goal is to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests but also for our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key to providing passionate and authentic service. Let's build a collection of memories together!

Requirements

• Hospitality-oriented.
• Previous experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role in a high-cuisine environment.
• Ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stretch, stand for 2-3 consecutive hours, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must perform well under pressure, even with minimal supervision.
• Technical knowledge in pastry.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of desserts.
• Demonstrates a hands-on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department, ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency meet company standards.
• Assists in the development of standardized recipes for all menu items.
• Ensures recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
• Guarantees all food products prepared meet established specifications and standards.
• Responsible for the complete preparation, cleaning, and organization of the pastry station before each shift.
• Stays updated on industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
• Bakes fresh cakes, desserts, and breads for the restaurant.
• Prepares stations properly and on time for each service period.
• Ensures food freshness and ingredients by checking quality, controlling old and new products, and rotating inventory.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Calculates anticipated food consumption, places orders or requisitions for supplies, or retrieves food from storage.
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, considering factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Maintains records and accounts.
• Understands the impact of kitchen operations on the overall financial goals and objectives of the property.
• Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures; reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to the supervisor.
• Completes safety training and certifications.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team to achieve common goals.
• Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, and maintains the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Performs other reasonable tasks assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount

What This Job Offers

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