Pastry Cook II - Palmer House Hilton

Hilton•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Palmer House is looking for their next Pastry Cook II to join their pastry team! Become a part of the culinary legacy at the historic Palmer House, celebrated as America’s longest continually operating hotel and renowned for its stunning, art‑filled lobby featuring Tiffany masterpieces and a dramatic Rigal ceiling fresco. As the birthplace of the original Palmer House Brownie, created in its pastry kitchen for the 1893 World’s Fair, the hotel holds a proud place in pastry history. This is your opportunity to join a team where classic tradition and modern creativity come together and be part of a prestigious property with a strong tradition of excellence in hospitality! Check us out: Palmer House | Dine & Drink Full-Time Pay Rate: $22.63 an hour to start Shift Pattern: AM with the availability to work weekends and holidays The ideal Pastry Cook II candidate is a skilled and motivated pastry professional with a strong foundation in both classic and contemporary pastry techniques. They bring a minimum of 3 years of pastry experience, including at least 1 year in a high‑volume hotel banquet environment, and are comfortable working efficiently and creatively in a fast‑paced production setting. This candidate takes pride in consistency, attention to detail, and maintaining high standards while supporting the daily operations of a busy pastry shop. They are collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to an elevated guest experience through exceptional pastry craftsmanship. What will I be doing? As a Pastry Cook II, you would be responsible creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Requirements

The ideal Pastry Cook II candidate is a skilled and motivated pastry professional with a strong foundation in both classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
They bring a minimum of 3 years of pastry experience, including at least 1 year in a high‑volume hotel banquet environment, and are comfortable working efficiently and creatively in a fast‑paced production setting.
This candidate takes pride in consistency, attention to detail, and maintaining high standards while supporting the daily operations of a busy pastry shop.
They are collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to an elevated guest experience through exceptional pastry craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
Execute daily baking and production of all pastry items, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to hotel standards.
Assemble desserts and pastry products for restaurants, banquets, and grab‑and‑go outlets.
Plate and present desserts for buffets and banquet events, maintaining a high level of accuracy and visual appeal.
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

Benefits

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program\: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education\: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including\: college degrees and professional certifications
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares\: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs