Pastry Cook II - Palmer House Hilton
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! 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.
Requirements
- skilled and motivated pastry professional with a strong foundation in both classic and contemporary pastry techniques
- minimum of 3 years of pastry experience, including at least 1 year in a high‑volume hotel banquet environment
- comfortable working efficiently and creatively in a fast‑paced production setting
- takes pride in consistency, attention to detail, and maintaining high standards while supporting the daily operations of a busy pastry shop
- collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to an elevated guest experience through exceptional pastry craftsmanship
- demonstration of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and Now
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
