Pastry Cook | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our incredible culinary operation and team as as Pastry Cook | Full Time at Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. This position is here to ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications, ensure timely production of quality food for pastry functions, and provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all pastry food.

Requirements

• Hotel restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Flexible Availability Required
• 1-2 years pastry cook work history with a F&B operation preferred
• Culinary training/education preferred.
• Must have current valid Food Handler Certification.
• Must have flexible schedule, available to work overnight, holidays, or weekends when scheduled.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, twist for 8 – 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Control quality and consistency of all food served.
• Pastry Preparation: Assist in the preparation of daily breakfast pastries, desserts, and pastries for the hotel's multiple outlets, ensuring each item meets the Omni's high standards of quality and presentation.
• Banquet and Catering Support: Play a key role in preparing desserts and pastries for all banquet and catering events, working closely with the pastry chef to execute menu items flawlessly
• Quality Control: Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients and finished products, adhering to food safety standards and hotel policies.
• Creative Contributions: Collaborate with the pastry team to develop innovative pastry items and seasonal menus that align with the hotel's culinary direction.
• Kitchen Operations: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, ensuring all equipment is handled safely and efficiently.
• Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time
• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• Ensure functions are completed 30 minutes prior to service.
• Understand and maintain all standard recipes.
• Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis and inform the superior if any action is needed.
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
• Produce creative and artistic food work.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Free Downtown Parking in our Underground Garage
• Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
• Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
• Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

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