What are the responsibilities and job description for the PASTRY COOK- FULL-TIME| YEAR-ROUND position at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino?
Summary
At Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, our Culinary and Pastry teams are the heart of the guest experience—creating memorable moments through thoughtful preparation, quality ingredients, and creative presentation. Join our professional, fast-paced kitchen team where pride in craft and commitment to excellence come standard.
We are seeking a Pastry Cook—an intermediate-level role perfect for someone with prior baking and pastry experience looking to grow within a supportive, stable culinary environment. You’ll work alongside a long-tenured management team and skilled peers in a high-volume resort setting.
Responsibilities:
Prepare high-quality pastry items including breakfast pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, mousses, custards, ice creams, sorbets, and specialty amenity items.
Follow all prep lists, banquet event orders (EOs), and standardized recipes.
Review assignments with the Executive Pastry Chef and/or Pastry Supervisor at the start of each shift.
Maintain sanitation, food safety, and temperature logs in line with HACCP standards.
Safely operate and maintain kitchen tools and equipment, report issues promptly.
Rotate through various pastry stations including café, breakfast, outlets, and banquets.
Ensure proper dating, labeling, storage, and rotation of food items.
Support and communicate with team members to meet service expectations and department goals.
Qualifications
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Previous professional baking and pastry experience required.
Culinary school or formal pastry training preferred.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Professional demeanor, grooming, and attention to detail.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
A passion for baking and a desire to grow in the culinary field.
Our Values:
Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing
Equal Opportunity Employment
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
