Pastry Cook

JOB SUMMARY

The Pastry Cook supports the Executive Pastry Chef in the preparation production and presentation of all pastry items for Magdalena and The Ivy Hotel. This position helps ensure consistent quality creativity and execution across restaurant service afternoon tea breakfast in-room amenities and special events. The Pastry Cook helps coordinate daily production maintain an organized and sanitary workspace and uphold the culinary standards expected of a luxury Relais & Châteaux property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef with the preparation production and presentation of pastries desserts breads and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.

• Support pastry production for Magdalena restaurant afternoon tea hotel breakfast in-room amenities turndown offerings and special events.

• Help organize daily production schedules and prioritize tasks to ensure all items are prepared accurately and on time.

• Maintain consistency in flavor texture portion size quality and presentation.

• Assist with inventory management ingredient preparation proper storage labeling and stock rotation.

• Monitor ingredient usage and help minimize waste while maintaining quality standards.

• Maintain a clean organized and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation requirements.

• Ensure equipment tools and workstations are properly maintained and stored.

• Communicate effectively with the Executive Pastry Chef Executive Chef and other kitchen team members to support smooth daily operations.

• Provide guidance and support to other team members as needed.

• Demonstrate initiative attention to detail creativity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled shifts and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Support other kitchen stations and culinary operations when needed to ensure the success of the overall team.

• Plate dishes as instructed by the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef 

• Exhibit excellent time management with and independently of the Executive Pastry Chef in both preparation and dinner service.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Culinary degree pastry arts certification or equivalent professional training preferred.

• A minimum of two years of professional pastry or baking experience is required preferably in a fine-dining restaurant luxury hotel or comparable culinary environment.

• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques baking methods ingredient handling and food safety practices.

• Previous experience assisting with production planning and inventory preferred.

• Night and Weekend availability required. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret recipes production sheets instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with culinary team members and management.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate relevant operational needs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to accurately measure weigh scale and portion ingredients.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving weight volume recipe conversions and production quantities.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Ability to identify and address routine production challenges while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Ability to work independently when directed and exercise sound judgment within established standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. 

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for up to 10 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to heat from the stoves and burners. Daily activities involve the use of knives slicers mixers etc. The kitchen floor may be slippery and wet. Hot liquids in large containers are moved and must be carefully transported.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

• Applicants need to provide their own work permit and only local candidates will be considered.

Additional Information :

BENEFITS

• Paid Vacation 

• Medical and Dental Insurance available

• Company funded HRA plan

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance available

• Retirement Savings Plan

At The Ivy we believe exceptional hospitality is built through care attention and teamwork. We are looking for someone who takes pride in creating memorable experiences and enjoys being part of a close-knit team committed to excellence.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time