Cook I-Pastry - Quick Hire!

The Ritz-Carlton Denver is a prestigious luxury hotel located in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Known globally for its exceptional service and elegant hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton brand is synonymous with high standards of luxury and guest satisfaction. This hotel offers a refined environment where guests enjoy distinctive experiences created by highly trained and dedicated professionals. As part of Marriott International, one of the world's leading hospitality groups, The Ritz-Carlton Denver benefits from a strong legacy of service excellence and a supportive global network. The hotel boasts award-winning accommodations and services designed to ensure every guest has a memorable and luxurious stay. The Food and Beverage & Culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton Denver is seeking a full-time non-management Culinary professional, specializing in bakery and pastry preparation. This role is essential to maintaining the hotel’s commitment to exceptional quality and presentation in all food offerings. The position pays $25.42 per hour and involves hands-on preparation, baking, and decorating of breads, pastries, and other baked goods following established recipes and quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for studying the daily production schedule to understand which items need to be produced, preparing the dough and fillings, while ensuring all safety and hygiene standards are rigorously adhered to. Attention to detail is critical as is the ability to use culinary equipment and tools safely and effectively. The role also includes responsibilities such as monitoring cooking temperatures, maintaining kitchen records to comply with food safety protocols, and communicating with kitchen management about excess products and daily specials planning. There will be opportunities to assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen staff as well as mentoring team members. Maintaining a professional appearance, confidentiality of proprietary information, and fostering positive working relationships within the team are important aspects of the position. Physical requirements include lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds, standing for extended periods, and navigating various kitchen environments. Working at The Ritz-Carlton means upholding the "Standards of Gold," a set of core values that guide staff to exceed guest expectations daily. Joining The Ritz-Carlton Denver offers the chance to be part of an internationally recognized luxury hotel brand committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and employee growth. As a member of the Marriott International family, employees have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support work-life balance, career advancement, and personal well-being. The hotel's culture promotes creativity, kindness, and compassion, empowering employees to be their best and create memorable experiences for every guest. This position is ideal for candidates with a passion for bakery and pastry arts who want to develop their careers within a world-class hospitality environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to follow recipes and baking instructions precisely
• Capability to handle kitchen equipment safely
• Good communication skills
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Willingness to comply with company safety and hygiene policies
• Ability to work full-time
• No supervisory experience required
• Legal authorization to work in the United States