Pastry Cook II (FT) (AM/PM)
About The Position
The Pastry Cook II (“Repostero/a”) produces pastry and dessert items for The Lodge at Torrey Pines, including bread, pastries, and other desserts. The position is based at the Lodge in La Jolla, California, and is a full-time, non-supervisory restaurant and food-service role. The stated hourly pay is $28.20. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is an AAA Five Diamond resort overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. It has 170 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a full-service spa, and meeting spaces. It is owned by Evans Hotels, a family-owned business that describes its employee programs as supporting professional and personal well-being. The role prepares and bakes items, uses kitchen tools and equipment, adapts recipes to varying quantities, maintains food-safety and sanitation practices, and cares for assigned equipment and work areas. The schedule is listed as day/evening, and availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; Evans Hotels provides the training at the company’s expense.
- Ability to maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
- Ability to stand, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods, up to and including the entire shift.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a similar position at a hotel or similar business entity is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake bread, pastries, and other desserts.
- Select and use knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to decorate, weigh, and measure items.
- Maintain holding temperatures and bake, cook, whip, refrigerate, fold, grate, pipe, or coat items as needed.
- Produce food in the pastry kitchen.
- Maintain a sanitary work area to ensure food safety.
- Convert and adjust recipes to prepare varying quantities of bread, pastries, and other desserts.
- Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens and electric mixers.
- Clean and care for equipment and assigned areas.
- Assist with ordering supplies.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.
Benefits
- Referral bonus of $1,000 for Culinary, Engineering, and Housekeeping hires, and $350 for hires in other roles at any Evans Hotels property.
- Discounted hotel rooms for employees, family, and friends.
- Free employee parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
- Free meals and refreshments during working shifts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Health insurance, including SIMNSA.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Life insurance.
- Sick and vacation time.
- Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more.
- Hands-on manager and leadership training.
- Employee appreciation days.
- Staff awards and recognition.
- Company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
