Prep/Pastry Cook

HCW Hospitality • Scottsdale, AZ

6h

About The Position

At Caesars Republic Scottsdale, WOLF by Vanderpump is a rooftop restaurant and bar created by Lisa Vanderpump. The Prep/Pastry Cook supports kitchen operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef, preparing doughs, batters, ingredients, and visually appealing menu items. The role includes pastry and dessert production, preparation for daily service, station setup, food storage, and coordination with the culinary team to help ensure the kitchen is ready for service.

The cook follows recipes and food-safety standards, maintains a clean and organized prep station, and helps support the smooth operation of the hotel. The position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a professional kitchen or bakery, particularly in pastry preparation, is preferred.
• Proficiency in baking techniques, decorating, and using specialized tools such as pastry bags, icing tools, and molds.
• Strong attention to detail to produce desserts that are both delicious and visually appealing.
• Previous prep cook experience in a high-volume or upscale kitchen is preferred.
• Solid knife skills and knowledge of kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow detailed recipes.
• Ability to work independently with a calm, focused presence.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional kitchen or bakery experience, particularly in pastry preparation.
• Previous prep cook experience in a high-volume or upscale kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, bread, and other desserts from scratch according to recipes and guidelines.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately to achieve the required proportions and consistency for doughs and batters.
• Decorate and garnish pastries and desserts using icing, fondant, chocolate, and other techniques.
• Use baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and specialized tools, and maintain and clean equipment regularly.
• Help maintain inventory of baking supplies and ingredients, order ingredients when necessary, and ensure freshness.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, dressings, and components for daily service.
• Follow prep lists and recipe standards accurately and consistently.
• Label, date, and store prepared items according to food-safety guidelines.
• Keep the prep station clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Anticipate kitchen needs and support the culinary team in preparing for service volume.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate with chefs and line cooks to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to support hotel operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed