Pastry Cook

Virgin Hotels • Las Vegas, NV

5h

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is a very precise position. You are executing recipes for all
the outlets and plating banquets while maintaining a clean workstation. his
position is made for someone who is a hard worker and is driven by learning and
excitement to create memorable cuisine for a great guest experience every day.
This person executes recipes that directly impact every outlet of the hotel.

Requirements

• You must have at least 1-2 years of Pastry experience
• Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group
• Ability to adapt to change in menus and concepts
• Strong communication skills to all team members
• Be able to use metric measurements
• Can build cakes and plate banquets
• Creativity and innovation are essential!
• Product knowledge, yeah you must know what you are talking about. If you don't know it, you research it
• Find solutions before problems arise
• You must know weights and measurements
• Anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
• Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures. The kitchens need to be clean, organized, and sanitary. Proper temperature procedures are always in place
• Organization, your mise en place, is en place.
• Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once as needed
• Behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
• Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active SNHD Food Handlers card with a minimum of six months before expiration
• Previous experience as a prep cook or equivalent
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers
• Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation
• Inspect quality of all food items
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Move effectively and efficiently throughout work areas
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

• 50% logical / 50% creative / 100% AWESOME
• Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates
• Adaptive, Flexible!
• Embody "great attitude"
• Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic
• Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
• Tenacious and self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of items, including pastries, breads, cakes, chocolates, and frozen desserts
• Follow established recipes and techniques, maintaining high-quality, consistent, and creative presentations
• Maintain strict cleanliness standards, following Health Department regulations, ensuring proper food handling, storage, and equipment sanitation
• Monitor and restock raw materials, prepare daily ingredient requisitions, and minimize waste
• Assist chefs and other staff to support restaurant, catering, and pastry operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED