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Pastry Cook

Wind Creek Chicago Southland

17300 S. Halsted
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Casino y Hotel
Gestionado Por Wind Creek Hospitality
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Description

Job Overview
The pastry cook is responsible for the production and/or plating of all elements of the dessert menu offerings under the guidance and standards of the Lead Pastry Chef.
Purpose
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests with an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.
Value System
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focusing on our customers. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.
Duties And Responsibilities
  • Prepare baked goods according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
  • Prepare ingredients needed for bread, pastry, and/or dessert recipes as needed
  • Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels 
  • Maintain food safety and quality standards
  • Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • Conduct daily pastry line checks. 
  • Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below the restaurant-specific minimum quantity
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedure
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)
  • High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
  • Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
  • Ability to work efficiently and quickly
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team
  • Must be able to work well under pressure
  • Ability to maintain personal cleanliness
  • Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
  • Must have a Class III Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) issued by the IGB as a requirement for this position
  • Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment
Base Pay
  • Pay range - $16.50 - $20.65 (The base pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.)
  • Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as access to a flexible spending account (FSA) option. We also offer Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, 401K with matching, shift differential, and discretionary quarterly bonuses. 
Publicado 5 De Marzo De 2026

Acerca de Wind Creek Chicago Southland

Wind Creek Chicago Southland (slated to open in Fall 2024!) will be an entertainment enthusiast’s dream destination — providing our Guests with, an onsite hotel, dining, bars, an event facility and more. 

We’re the first AAA Four Diamond Casino destination to Illinois and Northern Indiana, ideally and conveniently located for all south Chicago suburbs. 

Our unique gaming destination will include a luxury hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center and spa, a large capacity banquet facility, a state-of-the-art entertainment center, and an array of tempting dining options—all designed to provide our guests with world-class gaming experiences and the perfect escape.

Our casino will offer over 70,000 square feet of gaming space including 56 table games, over 1,400 state-of-the-art slot machines, a sportsbook, poker room, and more.

We strive to not only provide a first-class experience to our Guests and to our Team Members. 

Wind Creek Hospitality aspires to make a positive impact on the lives of people—including our Guests, our Community and most importantly, our Team Members.

Click here to read about our amazing Employee Benefits & Perksand Hit the Career Jackpot!

Leading the industry as one of the fastest-growing casino resort brands, Wind Creek Hospitality has multiple properties located throughout the United States and the Caribbean!

Privacy Policy

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, please contact the Employment Center at 708-787-8877 ext. 3984.

Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation.

© 2024 Wind Creek Hospitality. All rights reserved.

Acerca de Wind Creek Hospitality

Welcome to an experience like no other. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but we offer so much more. 

Wind Creek Hospitality is the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama. 

 Our 11 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities.

Wind Creek continues to grow and offer our guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Our gaming facilities include: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Our Purpose 

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide Guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone has a feeling of belonging and importance.

At each location, Wind Creek has built a unique company culture that supports its Team Members in remarkable ways. Everything we do is guided by a simple value system: 

Do it right. Be the best. Have fun.

As part of the Wind Creek Team, you will discover our Purpose and Values and how they are integrated into the Guest experience. We strive to inspire a genuineness and positive energy among our team by bringing a level of human caring into the workplace. Providing a sense of belonging and importance amongst our team will transition to our Guests and provide them with a winning experience every time they visit.

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Listen to what our employees say about us: 
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Our Perks

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan*
  • Dental plan
  • VSP vision plan
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee dining rooms
  • Career training and planning
  • Quarterly incentive bonuses
  • Employee fitness centers with on-staff trainers*

*Not available at all locations

Types of Jobs

  • Gaming
  • Hotels
  • Facilities
  • Food & Beverage
  • Corporate