Pastry Cook/Baker - $21.88 per HOUR

Renaissance Austin Hotel, located at 9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, Texas, is part of the globally recognized Renaissance Hotels brand under Marriott International. Renowned for combining luxury with a unique local flavor, Renaissance Hotels focus on delivering personalized, immersive experiences that highlight the spirit and culture of the neighborhoods they serve. The Renaissance Austin Hotel embodies this philosophy by offering guests a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere, blending comfort, style, and exceptional service. As a member of Marriott International, the hotel adheres to a strong commitment toward diversity, equality, and inclusion, fostering a respectful work environment that celebrates the unique backgrounds and talents of its associates. The Renaissance Austin Hotel is currently seeking a full-time Pastry Cook to join their culinary team. This position is non-management and requires a candidate with hotel background and pastry experience to maintain and elevate the quality of food preparation and presentation standards. With an hourly rate of $21.88, this role is perfect for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers in a prestigious and supportive hotel setting. As a Pastry Cook at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking various baked goods following recipes, quality, and presentation guidelines. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to food safety and hygiene policies. Key tasks include preparing ingredients such as portioning, chopping, and storing food appropriately before use. You will be expected to safely operate baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances required for the production of baked foods. Maintaining correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food products is essential to ensure food safety and quality. The culinary team values a clean and organized workstation; hence, you will be responsible for washing and disinfecting your work area, setting up before shifts, and breaking down stations afterward. Ensuring compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures is critical in this role. Throughout your shift, you will monitor the quality of food prepared and the portions served, consistently meeting the hotel’s high standards. The role goes beyond the kitchen as you will be required to follow all company policies related to safety, security, and professional conduct. This includes reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to your manager, completing mandatory safety training and certifications, and maintaining a professional personal appearance. Confidentiality and asset protection are also important aspects of the job. Effective communication skills are necessary to interact clearly and professionally with colleagues and guests, including telephone etiquette. Physical demands include the ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds, navigate various floor surfaces, and perform activities involving bending, twisting, stooping, standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. The dynamic environment means you may also be called upon to perform additional reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least less than one year of related work experience in culinary or food preparation settings. While supervisory experience or certifications are not required, possessing a genuine passion for pastry arts and commitment to excellence will ensure your success at Renaissance Austin Hotel. Working here means joining a global community dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences while investing in your professional growth and development.

• Pastry experience
• hotel background
• high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
• ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols
• availability to work full time
• no supervisory experience required