What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook - Full Time position at J W Marriott?
About Company:
The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres (about twice the area of Chicago's Millennium Park) of lush gardens. Voted as one of the Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and recognized as a Top-Performing Business on TripAdvisor ranked in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback, the Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 33 meetings rooms with 100,000 square feet (about the area of a Manhattan city block) of flexible space, more than 9 restaurants and the on-site Rampart Casino.
Enjoy exclusive employee perks:
- Heath, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Free meals
- 401k Match
- Marriott brand worldwide travel discounts and benefits.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Pastry Cook to join our team at our hotel located in 10000. As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for creating and preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Your main goal will be to ensure that our guests have a memorable dining experience by providing them with high-quality and visually appealing desserts. You will work closely with our culinary team to ensure that all desserts are prepared to the highest standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role
- Knowledge of pastry arts and techniques
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or certification
- Experience working in a hotel or fine dining restaurant
- Experience with chocolate and sugar work
- Ability to create custom desserts for special events
Responsibilities:
- Create and prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods
- Decorate and present desserts in an attractive and visually appealing manner
- Ensure that all desserts are prepared to the highest standards
- Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new dessert recipes
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Skills:
As a Pastry Cook, you will utilize your knowledge of pastry arts and techniques to create and prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. You will also use your time management and organizational skills to ensure that all desserts are prepared to the highest standards. Additionally, you will collaborate with the culinary team to develop new dessert recipes and create custom desserts for special events. Your ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately will be crucial in ensuring that all desserts are consistent and of the highest quality. Finally, your creativity and attention to detail will be essential in decorating and presenting desserts in an attractive and visually appealing manner.
