EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
The Drake Hotel is looking for a Pastry Cook to join their culinary team!
Nestled at the northern tip of the renowned Magnificent Mile overlooking Lake Michigan The Drake Hotel is a storied Chicago landmark renowned for its timeless elegance and full-service luxury. For over a century its been synonymous with high-society glamour and traditional hospitality home to signature experiences like afternoon tea in the iconic Palm Court and cocktail socials at the historic Coq dOr. Team members have the opportunity to be part of a distinguished tradition of hospitality while contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.
Check us out: The Drake Hotel Dine & Drink
The idealcandidate will be a passionate and skilled pastry professional that thrives both independently and in a team environment. They will have experience within a similar role in high volume pastry production. A positive attitude and flexible availability is essential.
Shift Pattern: Flexible Availability
Pay Rate: $28.26 per hour
What will I be doing
As a Pastry Cook I you would be responsible creating preparing producing and baking all pastries breads rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotels 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 food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
Manage guest orders in a friendly timely and efficient manner
Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
Stock and maintain designated food station(s)
Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal state local and company regulations
Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed
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: 100 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.
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:
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
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!
Required Experience:
IC
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