Proper Hospitality
Situated in Downtown's 2nd Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and wellbeing. With an emphasis on collaboration, Austin Proper features both inspired interiors by acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler and is guided by the culinary creativity of Austin tastemaker MML Hospitality. Essentials include 238 rooms and suites; 99 branded residences; four unique settings for dining and drink; a focus on wellness with a dedicated spa and fitness center; and a variety of atmospheric event spaces. And it wouldn't be Proper without a 5th floor pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and sunset views.
Job Summary:
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with hotel or restaurant standards. You will work under the direction of the Pastry Chef or Head Chef to ensure that all pastries are prepared to the highest quality, presented beautifully, and delivered on time. The Pastry Cook will also assist in inventory management, ensuring proper storage of ingredients, and maintaining a clean and organized work area while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Pastry Preparation & Baking:
Prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, including cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, breads, and other specialty items. Follow recipes precisely, ensuring that all pastries meet quality and presentation standards. Maintain consistency in the production of all baked goods, adjusting recipes or techniques when necessary to meet quality expectations. Assist in creating new pastry menu items, experimenting with new flavors, textures, and presentation styles.
Inventory & Ingredient Management:
Assist with inventory control, ensuring that all ingredients are properly stocked and stored in accordance with safety guidelines. Help order and receive pastry ingredients, ensuring that items are fresh, high-quality, and available for use. Monitor ingredient usage to minimize waste and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO - First In, First Out).
Workstation Maintenance & Cleanliness:
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including proper cleaning of equipment, utensils, and surfaces after use. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and report any malfunctions to the Pastry Chef or management. Follow all health and safety guidelines, including food storage, handling, and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
Presentation & Quality Control:
Ensure all pastries are beautifully presented and meet the hotel or restaurant's visual standards. Monitor the quality of finished products, ensuring that all baked goods meet taste, texture, and consistency requirements before being served. Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure pastries are ready and presented on time for service.
Collaboration & Team Support:
Work closely with the Pastry Chef and other team members to coordinate pastry production and support other sections of the kitchen as needed. Assist in the training and development of junior pastry staff, providing guidance on techniques, presentation, and safe practices. Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure a smooth workflow and timely service.
Health & Safety Compliance:
Follow food safety and sanitation practices at all times, including the proper handling of ingredients, food storage, and cleaning procedures. Ensure that all pastries are prepared in accordance with dietary restrictions, allergies, and health guidelines when necessary. Adhere to local health and safety regulations, including temperature controls for perishables and safe equipment usage.
Education and/or Experience
Culinary Arts degree or equivalent formal training with a focus on pastry preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pastry kitchen or similar baking environment. Experience working with a variety of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment. Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food handling practices. Skills/Specialized Knowledge
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including mixing, proofing, baking, and decorating. Ability to follow recipes and adjust methods to ensure consistent product quality. Creativity and an eye for detail, particularly in the decoration and presentation of pastries and desserts. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to maintain a clean and efficient workspace. Physical Demands
Ability to stand for long periods of time, including working over hot surfaces such as ovens and stoves. Ability to lift and carry heavy baking equipment or containers, up to 25-30 pounds. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as mixing, kneading, and decorating. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the needs of the kitchen.
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.
Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
Job Summary:
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with hotel or restaurant standards. You will work under the direction of the Pastry Chef or Head Chef to ensure that all pastries are prepared to the highest quality, presented beautifully, and delivered on time. The Pastry Cook will also assist in inventory management, ensuring proper storage of ingredients, and maintaining a clean and organized work area while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Pastry Preparation & Baking:
Prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, including cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, breads, and other specialty items. Follow recipes precisely, ensuring that all pastries meet quality and presentation standards. Maintain consistency in the production of all baked goods, adjusting recipes or techniques when necessary to meet quality expectations. Assist in creating new pastry menu items, experimenting with new flavors, textures, and presentation styles.
Inventory & Ingredient Management:
Assist with inventory control, ensuring that all ingredients are properly stocked and stored in accordance with safety guidelines. Help order and receive pastry ingredients, ensuring that items are fresh, high-quality, and available for use. Monitor ingredient usage to minimize waste and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO - First In, First Out).
Workstation Maintenance & Cleanliness:
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including proper cleaning of equipment, utensils, and surfaces after use. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and report any malfunctions to the Pastry Chef or management. Follow all health and safety guidelines, including food storage, handling, and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
Presentation & Quality Control:
Ensure all pastries are beautifully presented and meet the hotel or restaurant's visual standards. Monitor the quality of finished products, ensuring that all baked goods meet taste, texture, and consistency requirements before being served. Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure pastries are ready and presented on time for service.
Collaboration & Team Support:
Work closely with the Pastry Chef and other team members to coordinate pastry production and support other sections of the kitchen as needed. Assist in the training and development of junior pastry staff, providing guidance on techniques, presentation, and safe practices. Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure a smooth workflow and timely service.
Health & Safety Compliance:
Follow food safety and sanitation practices at all times, including the proper handling of ingredients, food storage, and cleaning procedures. Ensure that all pastries are prepared in accordance with dietary restrictions, allergies, and health guidelines when necessary. Adhere to local health and safety regulations, including temperature controls for perishables and safe equipment usage.
Education and/or Experience
Culinary Arts degree or equivalent formal training with a focus on pastry preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pastry kitchen or similar baking environment. Experience working with a variety of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment. Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food handling practices. Skills/Specialized Knowledge
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including mixing, proofing, baking, and decorating. Ability to follow recipes and adjust methods to ensure consistent product quality. Creativity and an eye for detail, particularly in the decoration and presentation of pastries and desserts. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to maintain a clean and efficient workspace. Physical Demands
Ability to stand for long periods of time, including working over hot surfaces such as ovens and stoves. Ability to lift and carry heavy baking equipment or containers, up to 25-30 pounds. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as mixing, kneading, and decorating. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the needs of the kitchen.
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced but rewarding above all.
Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.