Pastry Cook - $18 to $24 per HOUR

The hiring establishment is a casino, a vibrant and bustling hospitality venue known for providing an immersive gaming and entertainment experience. Casinos often feature multiple food and beverage outlets, and gourmet kitchens that serve a wide range of clientele including guests and visitors. This particular casino takes pride in delivering high-quality culinary services across its various venues, underscoring a commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction. As a dynamic part of the hospitality industry, the casino aims to attract skilled culinary professionals who can contribute to maintaining its esteemed reputation for food service quality and safety. This position is that of a Pastry Cook, operating under the direct supervision of the Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook role is integral to the culinary team, focusing specifically on the preparation and cooking of pastry items. This role requires a sound knowledge of pastry and baking techniques, ensuring that all items produced meet the established standards of taste, presentation, and safety. It involves executing a variety of pastry preparations accurately and efficiently to meet the demands of the casino's diverse food and beverage outlets. The Pastry Cook is responsible for using proper cooking methods and equipment, managing stock levels for pastry ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness and organization within their workspace. The role demands a high level of attention to detail and adherence to strict food safety regulations as stipulated by tribal, city, state, and federal agencies. The Pastry Cook will also play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, food storage areas, and equipment. Effective communication with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team members is essential to the smooth operation of food production activities. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced, often high-pressure environment while upholding a professional appearance and manner. Additionally, this position requires the availability to work irregular hours, including evenings, graveyard shifts, holidays, and weekends, reflecting the hospitality industry's need to operate around the clock. This full-time employment opportunity is ideal for individuals with at least two years of recent experience as a baker or pastry cook, or those possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given for candidates who have achieved a high school diploma or GED. Meeting the casino's stringent hiring criteria includes passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, undergoing a background investigation, and obtaining a gaming license. The physical demands of the job include extended periods of standing, handling heavy equipment and ingredients, and performing various manual tasks essential to food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Working as a Pastry Cook in this casino environment offers a rewarding experience where one can develop and apply culinary skills while contributing to a premier entertainment venue. The position necessitates a strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and the ambition to thrive within a vibrant, service-centric culture. Through mastering pastry preparation and production, the successful candidate becomes a vital part of the culinary team that helps define the gastronomic excellence the casino strives to maintain, enhancing the overall guest experience.

• High school degree or GED preferred
• Two years of recent experience as a baker or pastry cook or equivalent combination of recent experience and education
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No felony, theft or stealing convictions
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain a gaming license