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Pastry Cook

Accor Hotels

Scottsdale, AZFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Accor Hotels is hiring a Pastry Cook. The Pastry Cook at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will lead and create a wide assortment of baked goods, assisting with banquet and breakfast production while maintaining sanitation, safety, and team standards.

Key focus areas include Assist in preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, sponges, custards, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries, Store and handle all baked goods, and Assist with set up of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production.

Preferred (not required): Preparation And Baking, Store And Handle Baked Goods, Set Up Banquet Functions, and Monitor And Maintain Sanitation Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preparation and BakingStore and Handle Baked GoodsSet Up Banquet FunctionsMonitor and Maintain Sanitation StandardsMonitor and Maintain Safety StandardsKnowledge of CustardsKnowledge of CookiesKnowledge of MousseKnowledge of SpongesKnowledge of MeringuesKnowledge of IcingsKnowledge of Mixing MethodsKnowledge of Finishing Methods and TechniquesBasic Celebration Cake Building and IcingKnowledge of Various DoughBasic Knife SkillsUnderstanding of Basic Pastry Kitchen TerminologyStrong Interpersonal AbilitiesProblem Solving AbilitiesHighly Responsible & ReliableWork Well Under PressureWork Cohesively as Part of a TeamFocus Attention on Guest NeedsRemaining Calm and Courteous

Qualifications

Two to Four Years of Previous Experience in a Pastry Production Kitchen and/or Restaurant ExperienceDiploma Certification in a Culinary Discipline

Full job description

Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess dining experience. Your leadership, creativity and culinary skills as a Pastry Cook will guide the preparation of our Pastry Kitchens wide assortment of delicious baked goods for the enjoyment of our guests.

  • To assist in the preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, dough, sponges, custards, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries.  Able to store and handle all baked goods.

  • Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production.

  • Monitor and maintain sanitation standards.  Monitor and maintain safety standards

  • Completes task as assigned by supervisor

  • Knowledge of custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, and icings.

  • Knowledge of mixing methods; creaming, whipping, folding.

  • Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.

  • Basic celebration cake building and icing.

  • Knowledge of various dough.

  • Basic knife skills for chopping, cutting, dicing, etc.

  • Understanding of basic Pastry Kitchen terminology

  • Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines

  • Two to Four Years of Previous Experience in a Pastry Production Kitchen and/or Restaurant Experience 

  • Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset 

  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities 

  • Highly responsible & reliable 

  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment 

  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 

  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 

  • Constant standing and walking throughout shift 

  • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs 

  • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling 

  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps 

  • Can work outside in extreme Heat and in Extreme Cold 

  • Can work in Wet conditions, Odor, Noise, and Stressful conditions  Your team and working environment:

A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!  #BELIMITLESS

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