ABOUT US:

At Zachry Hotels, we are passionate about hospitality and excellent customer service. Our hotel surrounds itself with team members who share that same passion. We take care of our guests and team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job 

BENEFITS:

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Fidelity 401K retirement plan with employer matching up to 6% of contribution
• Hilton Hotel Travel Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Meal
• Free annual VIA bus pass
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• Referral Bonus Incentive Program
• Team Member Assistance Program

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist the Executive Chef in leading and managing the pastry team, ensuring the creation and delivery of high-quality pastry products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation and production of all pastries, and breads for banquets and all outlets.
• Ensures compliance with all hotel policies and procedures that relate to food and beverage, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature settings) and rotation of food products so as to comply with the Department of Health.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
• Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture, and consistency
• Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop. Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new dessert items for all menus, considering seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Train and develop pastry team members on techniques, sanitation practices, and recipe standards.
• Keeps adequate supply of all prepared products on hand to ensure the proper quantities and rotate products.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspire team members to meet and exceed standards, and promote team member empowerment.
• Daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes to ensure safety.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred