Pastry Chef

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Ace Hotel - 600 Carondelet St

Health benefits available on date of hire for full time associates (no wait!!) Includes family or domestic partner
15 days of paid time off each year and 2 days of volunteer time off
9 paid holidays for full time associates (New Year, MLK Day, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
25% Discount on food at Josephine Estelle, Seaworthy, Bar Marilou, and Alto Pool Bar
401(k) after one year of service with matching up to 6%

SUMMARY
The pastry cook will be responsible for consistent preparation of menu items in accordance with Ace Hotel Food and Beverage specifications. Must adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualified candidates must be able to satisfactorily complete the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepare menu items according to Ace Hotel high quality standards and recipes as established by Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage.
Alter menu items to accommodate guests’ dietary needs as requested.
Communicate with co-workers when taking over and finishing each shift.
Maintain assigned station throughout shift, ensure par levels of ingredients and equipment are available.
Maintain prep work during shift.
Work efficiently and multitask.
Work as a member in a team of line cooks to effectively and efficiently prepare each dish.
Keep station clean before, during, and while closing each shift.
Use proper kitchen safety protocols in regards to food preparation (storage, transportation, preparation, etc.) and equipment usage.*ESSENTIAL 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.
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
Have superb time management skills.
Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
Knowledge and understanding of Atelier & Ace Culture & initiatives
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.*REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE*
Culinary arts education preferred, high school diploma required. Minimum 1 year experience as a line cook in a similar environment required. Additional certifications (ServSafe, TiPS, etc.) preferred.
LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, and REASONING ABILITIES
Candidate must meet the following cognitive abilities:
Ability to understand guests’ service needs & requests.
Ability to acknowledge guests’ requests in a polite manner.
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred).
Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.*PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT*
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. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical kitchen environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit, walk, and stand continuously.
Lift / carry 25lbs (frequently) and 50lbs (occasionally)
Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
Use dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Pastry: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No