Pastry Cook

AccorHotel • Scottsdale, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess dining experience. Your leadership, creativity and culinary skills as a Pastry Cook will guide the preparation of our Pastry Kitchens wide assortment of delicious baked goods for the enjoyment of our guests.

Requirements

• Knowledge of custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, and icings.
• Knowledge of mixing methods; creaming, whipping, folding.
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
• Basic celebration cake building and icing.
• Knowledge of various dough.
• Basic knife skills for chopping, cutting, dicing, etc.
• Understanding of basic Pastry Kitchen terminology.
• Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines.
• Two to Four Years of Previous Experience in a Pastry Production Kitchen and/or Restaurant Experience.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
• Can work outside in extreme Heat and in Extreme Cold.
• Can work in Wet conditions, Odor, Noise, and Stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, dough, sponges, custards, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries.
• Able to store and handle all baked goods.
• Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation standards.
• Monitor and maintain safety standards.
• Completes task as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier!
• 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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