What are the responsibilities and job description for the PASTRY COOK III position at Accor?
Company Description
Join Our Culinary Excellence Team : Pastry Cook III
Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile.
With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.
Job Description
What Awaits You :
- Employee Perks : Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide-for you and your family.
- Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
- Lifelong Learning : Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies.
- Impactful Work : Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Health and Financial Well-Being : Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
- Limitless Growth : Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!
Your Role : Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence
Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our our culinary team.
Your Responsibilities :
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
- Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
- Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage / spoilage
- Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
- Be aware of any shortages and communicate with Chef before the item runs out
- Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted and followed
- Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
- Review the days supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Flexibility to work in all culinary areas within the hotel
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Follow hotel time and attendance policy
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Pastry in a high volume restaurant required
- Diploma / Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques.
- Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Additional Information
Visa Requirements : Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.
We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https : / / careers.accor.com /
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
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