Pastry Cook (Part Time) - Pendry Chicago

Montage Hotels & Resorts•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pendry Chicago, we are looking for a passionate Pastry Cook to join our team. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be a creator of authentic, personalized experiences in a beautiful and dynamic workplace. You will have the chance to learn, grow, and have fun while crafting lasting moments for our guests. We foster a culture where associates feel empowered to think creatively and discover career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Knowledge of pastry techniques and cooking methods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
Three years minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel environment.

Nice To Haves

Luxury hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare the highest quality of food products for the restaurant and banquets, according to menu descriptions and hotel’s standards.
Regularly restock kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism.
Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and execution of food orders.
Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Create and innovate new menu items and specials.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level.
Able to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail.
Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs.