Pastry Cook - Full-Time

AccorHotel • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook performs highly diversified tasks and is responsible for pastry and bread production on their assigned shift for 2 restaurants, Room service and the Banquet facilities. You will assist in creating delicious memorable deserts for our hotel guests.

Requirements

• 3 years’ pastry experience in a Pastry facility, Shoppe or Bakery.
• Basic knowledge of cakes, dessert sauces, pastry creams and mousses.
• Creative and passionate about pastries and customer service.
• Being an early bird, enjoy start working as early as 5am when required, and/or finishing a little late in the evenings (10p) where needed depending on Banquet and catering needs, being available for work on any day of the week.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Skilled in communicating with colleagues with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor
• Ability to naturally engage with anybody and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members
• A desire to learn and grow in a professional, fun and chic environment!

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of pastries to include tarts, cakes, cookies, etc.
• Work with the culinary team in the heart of the house in ensuring quality pastries are prepared in a timely fashion; service is seamless; and efficiency of the operation is executed.
• At times, you may be required to work autonomously and will be responsible for the management of your work station.
• Collaborate with your leaders in the kitchen, with banquet managers and servers to service the pastry need of the guests.
• Provide support for your team members throughout service.
• Exercise good judgment and intuition to anticipate needs of your team, managers, co-workers and guests.
• Take initiative to connect with your fellow Heartists, inquire about their guest`s experience, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Be empowered to lead pastry operations and address feedback from guests, and Food service colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed