Pastry Cook II

Description

Are you looking to continue growing your career?

The Palmer House Hilton is currently seeking a Pastry CookII to join our team!  

The Palmer House Hilton is an iconic hotel located in downtown Chicago, boasting 1,641 guest rooms, 130,000 square feet of event space, two restaurants, a marketplace and in-room dining.

Check us out: Palmer House Hilton

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Thrive in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends
• Possess previous production experience in a professional kitchen
• Have a natural and positive approach to hospitality

This is a Full-Time position, candidates must have full availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture.  We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career!

..Interested? Apply to join our team today!

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Cook, you would be responsible creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
• Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product
• Develop new products for a-la-carte and catering menus, as needed
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations
• Display and set baked products on mobile carts according to specifications
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items

Requirements

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents 
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

**Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!