Pastry Cook

The Loren at Lady Bird Lake•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At the cornerstone of Ladybird Lake and the Austin Skyline, the internationally recognized best in class Luxury Hotel Group, The Loren Hotel will bring a level of understated luxury and sophistication to Austin. With its unparalleled views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, The Loren invites discerning residents and guests to experience the ultimate in understated luxury and curated Austin culture. Our modern hotel rooms, impeccable service, and exclusive amenities offer the perfect complement to our indoor-outdoor environment, uniquely set within Austin’s most beloved green space. We are Uncompromising by Nature We are here for those who question the ordinary. Who shun the mundane, the dull and the blunt. The risk-takers, the tree-shakers, the trail-makers. Those who believe in more, in further, and better. Who won’t settle for second, or for “good enough?” or “nearly there?” Who will get to their feet and not be shaken by doubters. Not afraid to be one of the curious minds. Who will talk of the world with elegance and charm. Knowing of its beauty, its delicate place. Yet embrace those things that bring us on. Art, food, wine, and song. Find us, united by a love for life. Its zest, its zing… its unpredictable turns. Join our commitment, our passion, and flair. Free spirits with soul.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker or similar.
Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
Ability to coordinate with other members of the culinary and Café team.
In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings when required.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs.
Periodic climbing required.
Bending of the knees when using the lower oven for cooking.
Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
Ability to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
Ability to see that product is prepared appropriately.
Ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Creating and preparing fresh pastries and other food items for food outlets.
Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets and pies.
Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings.
Keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
Dating all food containers and rotating as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Assisting with accepting and putting away food deliveries.
Noting any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Utilizing The Loren’s culinary procedures as well as health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
Participating in efforts to maintain food cost.
Checking freshness of foods and ingredients, ensuring all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
Being aware of all guest feedback scores and conspiring for positive influence on rankings.
Fostering a climate of cooperation and teamwork between coworkers.
Performing other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by leadership.