Pastry Cook - Pastry

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Cincinnati, OH

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Cook assists with preparing cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, and other desserts according to recipes. The role includes maintaining a clean and sanitary Bake Shop in accordance with local and state health department codes, and keeping the work area safe and free of hazards. The position supports a fresh, positive, and engaging environment in which safety, reliable execution, product excellence, and service are paramount.

The Pastry Cook is responsible for daily food preparation and specials for their section, following management’s standards for menus and food production. The role requires knowledge of the full pastry menu and its techniques, contributing to the Food and Beverage Department’s overall profit, collaborating with chefs on quantities needed for upcoming shifts, and participating in on-the-job staff training. The employee must follow applicable gaming regulations, company policies, legal requirements, and professional and ethical standards, while supporting responsible gaming and alcohol service and promptly reporting observed concerns or violations to management or the Ethics Hotline.

The work takes place in a hectic, fast-paced, often crowded and noisy casino environment, with possible exposure to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and the general public. The employee must communicate effectively with guests in English in connection with the position’s duties. Duties may be revised or supplemented as circumstances change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the full pastry menu and pastry techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests in English as required by the position.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Final candidates must obtain gaming licensure through a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations before an offer is extended; checks may include credit and criminal background checks and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, and desserts according to recipes.
• Maintain the Bake Shop in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with local and state health department codes.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment within the area of responsibility.
• Control the function of the assigned section and contribute to the overall Food and Beverage Department profit.
• Ensure menus and food produced in the section meet management standards.
• Recreate recipes, techniques, and menu items as directed by management.
• Participate in and conduct on-the-job training sessions with staff.
• Prepare daily food requirements and daily specials for the assigned section.
• Communicate with chefs to order appropriate quantities for following shifts.
• Deliver fast, fun, friendly, fresh, and focused service.
• Follow established standards for preparation, storage, sanitation, and general hygiene.
• Conduct regular cleaning within kitchen outlets.
• Support responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate managers of concerns and observations.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with the Company’s Mission and Values.
• Promptly and discreetly notify managers or the Ethics Hotline of observed illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands, and professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain knowledge of the full pastry menu and its techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members’ health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary by employment status. Details are available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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