The newly renovated Hilton San Diego Bayfront is searching for a Pastry Cook to join their team. Located along the San Diego Bay, this beautiful property boasts 1190 guest rooms, 170,000 square feet of event space, and 8 food and beverage outlets. Bring your culinary knowledge to this dynamic hotel and team.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A minimum of 2 years professional experience as a pastry cook or baker

High Volume banquets or pastry commisary production experience 

Working knowledge of the production bread, proofing, fillings, frostings, cakes, mousses, and batters

Working knowledge of high volume production baking equipment including but not limited to commercial ovens, large scale mixers, scales, robot coupes, etc

Ability to read and follow standardized recipes

Strong piping skills and the ability to finish and decorate pastries

Hotel experience highly preferred

Open availability with the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Schedule: Varies. Shifts are typically mid to swing shift. Must be open to work any day or shift as required by business and department. This includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: $30.13

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO), 

Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel

Parental leave to support new parents

Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

Career growth and development

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

A Pastry Cook is responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Cook, you would be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards

Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product

Develop new products for a-la-carte and catering menus, as needed

Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

Display and set baked products on mobile carts according to specifications

Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Customer Focus

Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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