What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa?
Division Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Description
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.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Description
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.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
- 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.
- 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.
- 1-2 years of prior pastry, baking, or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant environment preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with pastry equipment, baking techniques, and decorative presentation skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Formal culinary or pastry arts training from an accredited program preferred.
- Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k matching
- Employee discount program
- Vacation and Sick Time
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
