Pastry Cook, The Publisher Hotel, Fredericksburg, VA

Greenwood Hospitality & Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Pastry Cook for The Publisher Hotel in Fredericksburg, VA.

The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements
• Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies
• Check production schedule and par
• Establish priority items for the day
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards.

Requirements

• Proficient in English or Spanish
• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Demonstrates adequate pastry skills and operations
• Be able to plan and prepare for restaurant, catering and special events

Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork Oriented
• Maintains a Good Energy Level
• Thorough and Organized
• Professional
• Punctual