Pastry Cook I

The Broadmoor Hotel's Talent Acquisition Team • Colorado Springs, CO

14d • $19

About The Position

The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.
As a member of the Pastry Culinary team, you will prepare desserts and specialty items according to the menu and Executive Pastry Chef in large and small quantities. Assist the Pastry Sous Chef and Jr. Sous Chef as necessary. Follow direction of the Executive Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chefs in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and production.
Our employees represent the Broadmoor brand and are Ambassadors of our Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Standards. Learn more about Broadmoor here.

Requirements

• High School diploma and ACF Apprenticeship or culinary school graduate; with a minimum of one year in full-service pastry shop preferred.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparation of all menu items in assigned area daily.
• Precisely follows portion control, presentation of food, consistency of food, and flavor as determined by the culinary department.
• Checks coolers for proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Ensures adequate amount of product is on hand and lets supervisor know what to order.
• Takes required breaks, notifying supervisor prior to leaving station.
• Prepare all items as specified in areas working in
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area following safety guidelines.
• Follow all hotel and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Advise chef when food inventory is depleted.
• Must be able to understand and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Maintain a working knowledge of properly storing, rotating, and maintaining products.
• Must be able to maintain ServSafe and health department standards.
• Maintain comprehensive preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Ensure production of food in a timely manner
• Prepare food so that quality, taste, and appearance of food is in accordance with Broadmoor standards.
• Control proper usage and rotation of food.
• Ensure food quality and appearance on buffet, and plated food, is in accordance with Broadmoor standards.
• Alert Chef or direct supervisor to any food quality issues that could have an adverse effect on Broadmoor Resort culinary operations.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas daily.
• Ensure workstation and all equipment is clean and sanitized prior to the change of shift.
• Ensure outlined prep is completed in a timely manner for the next shift.
• Make sound judgment calls and decisions based upon principles set forth by The Broadmoor culinary management team.
• Must be able to run a station independently.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Uphold and abide by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Benefits

• Benefits – Employees are offered expansive benefits including Health & Dental, 401k, local discounts. Please click here for a comprehensive list of benefits.
• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.
• Your application will not be penalized for redacting or removing any age- identifying information such as your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED