Pastry Cook

2 years

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION :

Prepares/produces/bakes pastries, desserts, and baked items according to standard recipes, to contribute the overall guest satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES :

• Prepares/produces/bakes all pastries, desserts, and baked goods for restaurant outlets and banquets.
• Keeps adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration of same.
• Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products. Develop new products for a la carte and catering menus on a rotating basis.
• Lines up pastry products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet/function.
• Set daily pars on all products to ensure freshness.
• Utilize any and all leftovers into usable products.
• Assist kitchen management by performing other culinary duties, as requested.
• Keeps workstation neat and orderly - "clean as you go".

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to use a chef knife.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Skilled pastry cook.
• Knife handling, pastry & baked goods knowledge.

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School graduate or equivalent required. Culinary or pastry apprenticeship preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

One to two years pastry experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES :

Applicable food sanitation certifications required.

SALARY RANGE :

$21.80 - $27.25/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES :

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and YingnFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

Compensation: Hourly ($21.80 - $27.25)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Attention to Detail

Creativity in Product Development

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Adaptability to Changing Needs

Inventory Management

Problem Solving Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Follow Standard Recipes

Physical Stamina

Organizational Skills

Hygiene and Sanitation Awareness

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

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