Pastry Cook 1

Location

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Pastry Cook I for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa! If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!

We are proud to announce ranked among the best resorts in Texas:Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023

Pastry Cook 1 needs to be able to lead a shift's team with 2-3 people. To prepare all hot/cold food items. Be responsible for consistency and quality production and ensure all food is served according to specification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines

• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.

• Control quality and consistency of all food served.

• 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.

• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities.

• Assists in producing and plating Banquet pastries.

• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs

• Prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through.

• Perform job functions with no supervision.

• Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Being knowledgeable and have the ability to prepare and plate all pastry and dessert items, to Omni standards, in a timely manner.

• Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of baking skills and techniques.

• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.

• Follow all company procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years minimum culinary experience in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant kitchen. Fine dining experience preferred.

• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per day

• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

• To be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.

• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.

• Intermediate math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.

• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 70 pounds without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires repetitive motion.

• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.