Pastry Cook

**ABOUT US**

At Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront, we strive to provide a seamless travel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of the modern frequent traveler in mind. We flawlessly deliver the key essentials guests need and we work hard to eliminate everything they don’t. At Delta Hotels by Marriott, we are always warm, wise and in control so our guests can focus on what’s most important.

Owned and operated by Diamond Hotels Management Inc. we are committed to delivering exceptional, guest centric hospitality experiences, supporting our associates in meaningful ways, positively impacting the community and integrating sustainable tourism into every part of our business.

Working for our Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront property allows for many growth and development opportunities in each department and property, participating in fun, inclusive employee events, access to discounted Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Tickets, group insurance benefits for full-time employees, hotel discounts for you, your family and friends, and more

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Your primary responsibility is to prepare and store food for the hotel restaurant and banquets to ensure consistent quality. You will also be responsible for preparing all desserts for the restaurant and catering outlets. You must have a high standard of quality control for food preparation and ensure all food sent out is of the highest quality.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Create and prepare baked goods and dessert menu items
- Responsible for recipe creation and menu innovation
- Advise Chef of any supplies required for pastry making
- Responsible for inventory and cost control
- Supervise and train other staff as they assist in the preparation of dessert items
- Research and develop recipes and techniques to keep menu fresh, creative and interesting
- Prepare recipe costings
- Always start shift 10 minutes early to be updated on days work
- Responsible to inform the Chef /Sous Chef of any items not available or questionable
- Make sure fridges are cleaned and product is properly labeled
- Communicate any maintenance problems or deficiencies to your supervisor or the Maintenance department
- Check your schedule before leaving to ensure you know when you’re working
- Be aware of and adhere to all policies stated in the employee handbook
- Required to work in a safe manner and abide by the hotel’s health & safety policy
- Assist in any other areas when called upon
- **The above areas of responsibility are not all inclusive and may be amended from time to time.**_

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum 2 years of pastry experience
- Good communication skills
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, managers, and guests.
- Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends, special holidays.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse team environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, clients, and partners.
- Good organizational skills

**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.
- Ability to perform duties while standing and/ or walking for the majority of the shift.
- Ability to lift weights up to 30 lbs, push and pull heavy equipment such as cleaning carts and equipment.
- Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and lift while performing duties.
- Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants, cleaning agents, and chemicals.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Must be able to work under pressure. May experience temperature fluctuations, and moderate to high noise levels. The work is relatively safe, but care must be taken to avoid slips and falls.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person