Pastry Cook

Marriott•St. Louis, MO

11h

About The Position

The Pastry Cook prepares and cooks food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. The role includes preparing ingredients by portioning, chopping, and storing them; safely using baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances; and monitoring food quality and portion sizes throughout the shift. The Pastry Cook follows food-safety, personal-hygiene, sanitation, and cleaning procedures, checks kitchen appliance and food temperatures, and reports issues to management. The role also involves following company safety, security, and other policies; reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; completing required safety training and certifications; maintaining a clean and professional uniform and appearance; protecting confidential information and company assets; communicating professionally; and building positive working relationships while supporting team goals. The position requires moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance, navigating sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces, reaching overhead and below the knees, and standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. Other reasonable duties may be requested by supervisors. The role is part of The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International. The company describes its service culture as guided by The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards, including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values.

Requirements

Preferred education: high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Preferred related work experience: less than one year.
No supervisory experience is specified as required; preferred qualification states no supervisory experience.
No license or certification is specified; preferred qualification states none.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach overhead and below the knees; bend, twist, pull, and stoop; and stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Less than one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
Safely use baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances to prepare baked foods.
Follow and ensure compliance with food-safety handling policies and personal-hygiene procedures.
Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to management.
Wash and disinfect the kitchen area; set up and break down the workstation; and follow sanitation and cleaning procedures.
Monitor the quality of prepared food and portions served throughout the shift.
Follow company safety and security policies; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Communicate clearly and professionally, answer telephones using appropriate etiquette, and maintain positive working relationships.
Support the team in reaching common goals and comply with quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.