Pastry Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Woodfin, NC

107d

About The Position

The Pastry Cook 2 supports the hotel restaurants and banquet department by providing fresh, creative pastry items for our guests. The position is located at the AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, known for its understated elegance and southern charm, where ten U.S. Presidents and numerous luminaries have stayed. The property features sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delectable restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course, a tennis and fitness center, an award-winning spa, and spacious convention facilities. Associates at Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa enjoy a dynamic work environment, comprehensive training, and the pride of working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The culture emphasizes respect, gratitude, and empowerment, making it an ideal workplace for friendly, motivated individuals with a passion for serving others.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work independently.
• Previous pastry experience required.
• Must be able to stand/walk for the entire duration of an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of daily pastry orders and preparations.
• Ability to handle cakes that are ordered at the last minute.
• Help with Cooking Demos, Wedding Cakes, Sugar Sculptures, and Bakery.
• Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items ideal for cooking, in preparation of all menu items.
• Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working condition.
• Maintain the highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates/buffet presentations are clean and appetizing.
• Label and date all foods.
• Solely responsible for maintaining clean work station.
• Make sure all work areas are properly cleaned at end of shift and at end of evening.
• Recognize a deficiency with a dish and makes corrections.
• Measures and mixes ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Shapes dough for cookies, pies and pastries.
• Regulates oven temperatures for cooking.
• Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards and other desserts.
• Mixes ingredients for icing.
• Decorates cakes and pastries, blends sugar and icings.
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED