Pastry Cook 1 (Lead Cook)

JW Marriott Savannah•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook prepares and bakes desserts, breads, and pastries, ensuring food quality, appealing presentation, and compliance with food-handling and quality-assurance standards. The role supports the company’s mission, core values, standards, and goals by providing a high level of service. The position is at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant work experience in a similar scope and title.
Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
Basic knowledge of production and operations in relevant kitchen areas.
Familiarity with the proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.
Basic knowledge of baking and pastry production.
Ability to communicate effectively and multitask.
Proficiency in handling knives and culinary tools.
Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and point-of-sale systems.
Comfort working in a shared space with constant noise and without a private office.
Ability to handle frequently changing priorities and deadlines with optimism, professionalism, and collaboration.
Ability to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Schedules may vary according to business demands and may exceed 40 hours, with or without notice.
Regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds daily.

Nice To Haves

A culinary or pastry and baking degree, or equivalent related training in the hospitality or restaurant industry.
Experience in luxury brands or markets.
Food Safety certification, or ability to attain it within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Follow recipes to efficiently prepare and present dessert, pastry, and bread items, including accommodating special guest requests.
Check the restaurant par list and ensure adequate preparation for the shift.
Measure and mix ingredients for dough and batter.
Prepare and cook ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, and other desserts.
Adjust oven drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate temperatures.
Mix ingredients for icings and decorate cakes and pastries.
Complete equipment checklists and walkthroughs, and report equipment problems.
Rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.
Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and an organized workspace that meets sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
Communicate ordering needs to kitchen leadership.
Read, understand, and produce work in a timely manner; maintain thorough knowledge of menu items.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
Follow company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.
Follow departmental safety rules and properly handle relevant equipment and machinery.
Attend training and meetings as directed.
Perform other assigned tasks, including cross-training.
Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a warm, friendly, and professional manner using company-standard terminology.
Perform other duties as assigned, planned or unplanned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law