Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook

A pastry cook's job description involves preparing, baking, and decorating a wide variety of desserts and baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries. Key duties include recipe creation, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and potentially supervising other kitchen staff. Qualifications can range from a high school diploma for entry-level positions to an associate or bachelor's degree in pastry arts for more advanced roles, along with strong technical skills, creativity, and attention to detail.

Essential Responsibilities

• Creation and preparation: Bake a wide variety of goods, such as cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads, following both traditional and new recipes.
• Decoration: Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings to create visually appealing presentations.
• Menu development: Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.
• Inventory and ordering: Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Kitchen management: Maintain a clean and hygienic work area and manage kitchen staff.
• Record-keeping: Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• An associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution is highly desired.
• Strong baking techniques and the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Creativity in designing unique desserts and new flavor combinations.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous in measuring ingredients and perfecting presentations.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure and accept criticism.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let's talk!