Pastry Cook - Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Worldwide•Anaheim, CA

43d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Hilton Anaheim is searching for their next Pastry Cook to join the team! If you have a passion for customer service and want to learn and grow in the hospitality industry this is the perfect opportunity! The 1,574 room Hilton Anaheim is in the heart of California's famous Orange County, next to the Anaheim Convention Center and steps from the Disneyland Resort. Be part of a team that is ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use. A Pastry Cook is responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. What will I be doing? As a Pastry Cook, you would be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.â¯ Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.â¯ And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Requirements

A Minimum of 1 year experience in pastry production in a high-volume environment, preferably a hotel or commissary bakery setting
Knowledge and experience in various pastry techniques including dough, batter, cakes, cake and pastry finishing, and strong piping skills
Previous experience with cake assembly and decorating including layer cakes
Previous experience as a pastry line cook or possess pastry and dessert plating skills
Knowledge of baking times and commercial pastry equipment
Positive, team forward attitude
Ability to work a varied schedule that includes early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Pastry/Culinary school experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product
Develop new products for a-la-carte and catering menus, as needed
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations
Display and set baked products on mobile carts according to specifications
Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items

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
Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.