Pastry Cook - Hilton Anaheim

The Hilton Anaheim is searching for their next Pastry Cook to join the team! If you have a passion for customer service and want to learn and grow in the hospitality industry this is the perfect opportunity!

The 1,574 room Hilton Anaheim is in the heart of California's famous Orange County, next to the Anaheim Convention Center and steps from the Disneyland Resort. Be part of a team that is ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A Minimum of 1 year experience in pastry production in a high-volume environment, preferably a hotel or commissary bakery setting

• Knowledge and experience in various pastry techniques including dough, batter, cakes, cake and pastry finishing, and strong piping skills

• Previous experience with cake assembly and decorating including layer cakes

• Previous experience as a pastry line cook or possess pastry and dessert plating skills

• Knowledge of baking times and commercial pastry equipment

• Positive, team forward attitude

• A bility to work a varied schedule that includes early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays

• Pastry/Culinary school experience is a plus!

Shift pattern: varied and can include early morning shifts or PM/afternoon shifts

Pay rate: $22.63 - $28.29

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO),

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

A Pastry Cook is responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Cook, you would be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards

• Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product

• Develop new products for a-la-carte and catering menus, as needed

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

• Display and set baked products on mobile carts according to specifications

• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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