Pastry Cook II - Hotel Del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, known for its rich history dating back to its founding in 1919. With a strong presence spanning luxurious full-service hotels, resorts, extended-stay suites, and mid-priced hotels, Hilton has become synonymous with exceptional guest service and quality accommodations. The company's commitment to innovation, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence has established it as a top choice for both business and leisure travelers worldwide. Hilton's brand promise is centered on delivering remarkable hospitality experiences through its welcoming and highly trained team members. The company's vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" is a guiding principle that energizes every employee and creates a vibrant, guest-centric culture. The role of Pastry Cook II at Hilton involves playing a crucial part in the culinary team by producing, maintaining, and overseeing the quality of a wide variety of baked goods. This position requires expertise in baking and pastry preparation, including bread, breakfast pastries, desserts, cakes, and cookies that are served at different outlets within the hotel, as well as for banquets and brunch service. The Pastry Cook II is responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared according to standardized recipes, consistently meeting the high standards of quality and presentation that Hilton guests expect. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to monitor food freshness, rotate stock properly, and maintain cleanliness and organization in refrigeration and storage areas in compliance with Health Department regulations. This hourly role pays between $19.72 and $23.20 per hour, depending on the candidate's specialized experience and the geographic location of the job. Aside from culinary skills, the job requires the use of math skills for recipe measurement and the ability to work efficiently within a team-oriented environment. The Pastry Cook II should embody Hilton's core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency. In addition to technical skills and discipline, the ideal candidate should demonstrate attributes such as quality-mindedness, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Working as a Pastry Cook II at Hilton offers the opportunity to join a globally respected hospitality company that values its employees and fosters professional growth and teamwork. It is a chance to contribute to a company with a long-standing tradition of excellence while advancing one’s own career in the culinary arts within a dynamic, innovative, and supportive environment. Hilton’s dedication to exceptional guest experiences creates a workplace culture where employees feel motivated, appreciated, and empowered to deliver their best every day.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in baking and pastry preparation
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays