Seasonal Festival of Lights Pastry Cook
About The Position
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and service-oriented Seasonal Festival of Lights Pastry Cook to support its annual holiday celebration. This seasonal role helps create a memorable experience for guests and visitors and contributes to the operation of the Festival of Lights. The successful candidate will bring professionalism, pride in their work, and the ability to collaborate with others. The role is part of the Culinary team and involves supporting food production and preparation for kitchen, cafeteria, banquet, dining room, and fine-dining operations. The cook will develop culinary skills, work with the culinary leadership team, and help create menus reflecting seasonal availability and the restaurant concept. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, following recipes, maintaining food quality and consistency, and keeping the kitchen sanitary and orderly. The position pays $19.00–$22.00. Candidates must be willing to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts, and must be able to stand for extended periods and lift at least 50 pounds.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of previous culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment.
- Active food handler certification, or the ability to obtain it.
- Willingness to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Desire to exceed expectations.
- Energetic personality.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge and skills in cooking procedures and methods, including grilling, sautéing, and frying.
- Use knives and various kitchen equipment.
- Read and recreate recipes.
- Maintain consistency in food preparation.
- Minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
- Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
- Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
- Ensure the quality of ingredients.
- Assist the culinary leadership team with production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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