Austin,TX,USA Pastry Cook-Austin,TX with $20-$20/hr Pay | Hiring

The Loren Hotel, situated at the cornerstone of Ladybird Lake and the Austin Skyline, is an internationally recognized luxury hotel group known for its best-in-class service and sophisticated atmosphere. Nestled within Austin's most cherished green space, The Loren offers guests an unparalleled experience defined by understated luxury and a deep connection to curated Austin culture. Its modern hotel rooms feature impeccable service and exclusive amenities designed to complement the indoor-outdoor environment perfectly. The Loren Hotel brings a fresh level of sophistication and elegance to the vibrant city of Austin, reinforcing its commitment to guests who value quality, style, and a unique cultural experience. The Pastry Cook position at The Loren Hotel plays a vital role in creating and preparing fresh pastries and other dessert items for the hotel's food outlets. This role demands a high level of skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies. The pastry cook will apply classic baking techniques while also staying current with the latest pastry trends and baking methods. Responsibilities include crafting enticing confectionery decorations, delicious pastry fillings, and ensuring all food items maintain their freshness and quality through proper dating and storage. The role requires assisting with food deliveries and managing inventory, including noting shortages or out-of-stock items. The pastry cook must adhere strictly to The Loren's culinary procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met consistently. This full-time role comes with a competitive hourly wage of $20 and offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will participate actively in maintaining food cost control and contribute to a positive guest experience by being aware of feedback scores and striving to influence such ratings positively. The position encourages a cooperative team environment, requiring excellent communication and cooperation skills to work harmoniously with fellow culinary team members. Core competencies such as dependability, initiative, sound judgment, planning, organization, problem-solving, quality focus, quantity management, and proficiency in technology usage are critical for success. The Loren Hotel provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes participation in a 401(k) plan with company match, medical coverage with zero deductible options, dental, vision, FSA, short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, paid PTO, paid holidays, maternity and paternity leave, an employee assistance program, complimentary employee meals, bus passes, dining discounts, and various recognition programs and incentives. This position represents an exciting opportunity for a skilled pastry professional who is passionate about culinary excellence and desires to work in a creative, supportive, and inspiring setting that values both tradition and innovation in hospitality.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker or similar
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 70 lbs
• Flexible working hours including weekends and evenings
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Willingness to work in varying temperatures ranging from -10 degrees freezer to over 100 degrees front line work
• Ability to stand continuously during shifts
• Must be dependable and demonstrate initiative
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations