Banquets & Catering Pastry Cook AM
Omni Hotels & Spas – Austin, Texas
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 2024
Responsibilities:
Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
Responsible attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time
Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.
Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers and all storage areas.
Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep
and plating, amenities, basic production
Contribute idea for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop
Follow safety rules and practices
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Minimum age requirement of 18 years
Two years’ experience in bakery production preferred.
Needs basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
General understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures required.
Basic knowledge of how to produce cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings and ice creams required.
Must have basic cake decorating skills
Must have basic math skills to produce correctly sized batches
Must have a general understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain equipment in the areaMust have a valid Texas Food Handlers Card.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stoop, grasp, lift and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 70 pounds.
Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions
Working Environment:
Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures
Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals
Exposure to food items and beverages