Pastry Line Cook
HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Pastry Cook plays a vital role in delivering high-quality baked goods and desserts that enhance the guest dining experience and reflect the culinary excellence of the property. By producing consistently exceptional pastries, breads, and confections, this role supports the hotel’s reputation for quality while contributing to guest satisfaction, repeat business, and overall food & beverage success.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, visually appealing products.
- Creativity in developing new pastries, desserts, and plated presentations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented approach, with the ability to collaborate effectively across the culinary team.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, proper storage, and handling of bakery ingredients.
- Demonstrated proficiency with pastry equipment, baking techniques, and decorative presentation skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of prior pastry, baking, or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant environment preferred.
- Formal culinary or pastry arts training from an accredited program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries, breads, and desserts in alignment with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and creativity in all menu items to elevate the guest dining experience.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef to introduce new menu items and seasonal offerings.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in all areas of the pastry kitchen.
- Contribute to efficient kitchen operations by managing time effectively and assisting with inventory, storage, and ordering of pastry-related ingredients.
- Support the training of culinary team members in pastry techniques and presentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
- Company-paid disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee discounts
- Paid vacation & sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
