Prism Hospitality, LP
Scope of Position
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality pastry items including breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, syrups, amenities, showpieces, and custom-requested items. This role supports the culinary team in delivering exceptional service and presentation that meets the standards of our luxury hotel environment.
Minimum of 1-2 years of pastry experience in a hotel or upscale culinary setting with comparable standards is required.
Key Responsibilities
Experience:
Skills & Requirements Qualifications
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality pastry items including breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, syrups, amenities, showpieces, and custom-requested items. This role supports the culinary team in delivering exceptional service and presentation that meets the standards of our luxury hotel environment.
Minimum of 1-2 years of pastry experience in a hotel or upscale culinary setting with comparable standards is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly; maintain knowledge of proper use and care.
- Follow all state sanitation and health regulations, as well as hotel food safety protocols.
- Attend daily briefings with the Executive Chef to discuss assignments, anticipated business levels, and other pertinent details.
- Perform opening duties, including:
- Inspecting cleanliness and condition of all tools and equipment.
- Reviewing production schedules and par levels.
- Prioritizing prep list for the day.
- Reporting any supply needs to the Executive Chef.
- Prepare all pastry menu items following established recipes, yield guidelines, and presentation standards.
- Proactively communicate any potential shortages to the Executive Chef before running out of ingredients.
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all ingredients and finished products.
- Practice waste control and portion management to support food cost targets.
Experience:
- 1-2 years of pastry cook experience in a high-end hotel or similar environment.
- Strong foundation in pastry techniques and dessert production.
- Ability to support various outlets, including restaurant service, catering, and special events.
- Comfortable reading and executing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
- Interest in contributing to dessert menu planning and creative development.
Skills & Requirements Qualifications