Pastry Cook II - Pastry

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: The Pastry Cook II assists in the production and design of pastry cakes and various desserts in our food outlets Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares cakes, cookies, pies, puddings and other desserts, according to recipes. Prepared desserts and pastries in accordance with established standards set by the Pastry Chef and Asst Pastry Chef, and assists in quality and portion control of product. Sees to the proper labeling, rotation, storage temperature and environment required. Strive to eliminate over-production and over-purchasing. Maintain quality inventory control of your production. Ensure that production and storage areas are maintained in accordance with city and state health department codes. Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times. Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years pastry cook/baker experience
• Culinary Degree preferred with a proven track record in Pastry arts
• Experience in hospitality industry required, experience in a high volume hotel/resort preferred
• Experience in European pastries, as well as strong grasp of current trends and presentations
• Creativity with baked goods and bread production is required
• Proven experience working in an extremely fast paced environment with multiple functions happening simultaneously required
• Must be able to demonstrate and deliver a high level of service to our guests
• Able to interface effectively with FOH staff to produce a positive guest experience

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Degree preferred with a proven track record in Pastry arts
• Experience in hospitality industry required, experience in a high volume hotel/resort preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares cakes, cookies, pies, puddings and other desserts, according to recipes.
• Prepared desserts and pastries in accordance with established standards set by the Pastry Chef and Asst Pastry Chef, and assists in quality and portion control of product.
• Sees to the proper labeling, rotation, storage temperature and environment required.
• Strive to eliminate over-production and over-purchasing.
• Maintain quality inventory control of your production.
• Ensure that production and storage areas are maintained in accordance with city and state health department codes.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees