Pastry Cook III
The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim,
CA
92802
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Pastry cook is responsible for all dessert preparation in the pastry kitchen which may include, desserts, baked goods, cakes, cookies, ice cream, chocolates etc. The Pastry Cook is responsible for desserts needed for banquets, special events and all restaurants.
Pastry Cook Responsibilities
- Designing and improving recipes.
- Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
- Decorating and displaying finished products.
- Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
- Keeping records relating to BEO deliveries, inventory, and production levels.
- Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
- Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
- Lines up baked products in mobile carts/speed racks according to the needs of the particular outlet or BEO.
- Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.
- Ensure all Covid 19, Eco Sure, HD and HACCP standards are being strictly adhered to.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Creativity in crafting new pastries
- Minimum two (2) years of baking experience
- Current SERVSAFE certification or has successfully completed a sanitation course within the past year
- Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize daily task list.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.
- Availability; Must be able and flexible to work as required by business demands
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to tolerate temperature changes from hot to cold and cold to hot.
- Must be able to tolerate noise and vibration and a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, working on scaffolding and high places.
- Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
- Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 30 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
- May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
- Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently
About The Westin Anaheim Resort
A haven of wellness and renewal The Westin Anaheim Resort is a AAA Four Diamond hotel across from Disneyland Resort and next to the Anaheim Convention Center. Find respite in beautifully designed accommodations offering luxury amenities and Westin Heavenly Beds. Choose from seven diverse dining outlets such as Flemings steakhouse, Puestos Mexican restaurant, Tangerine Room restaurant and RISE rooftop lounge with panoramic views of Disney California Adventure Park. A short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego the hotel is surrounded by celebrated Southern California attractions such as Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center, and nearby beach cities. Host flawless weddings, meetings and social affairs in our dynamic event spaces. Enjoy hotel amenities such as an outdoor pool with five private cabanas and a 24-hour Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio featuring Peloton bikes. Elevate your experience in Orange County when you choose The Westin Anaheim Resort..
About Wincome Hospitality
Wincome Hospitality is the hospitality management division of Wincome USA, a privately-owned real estate investment, development, and management firm based in Anaheim, California. The company is committed to enhancing the hospitality experience through its core values: customer service, genuine partnerships, and community connections. Its portfolio includes award-winning hotels and businesses throughout Orange County, California, such as The Westin Anaheim Resort, The Anaheim Hotel, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, and more.
The Westin Anaheim Resort won the 2021 Opening of the Year Award from Marriott International and is highly ranked in Anaheim by TripAdvisor. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers 618 rooms, a Presidential Suite, a fitness studio, a resort-style pool with cabanas, seven restaurants and bars, including a rooftop bar with views of Disney California Adventure® Park. It also has 23 meeting rooms totaling 47,542 square feet of customizable meeting space, including a 16,120-square-foot grand ballroom.
The Anaheim Hotel, awarded TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best each year since 2022, is a family-friendly, AAA Three-Diamond hotel located on nine acres of landscaped gardens, directly across from Disneyland® Resort. This mid-century style property offers 306 guest rooms, a large heated outdoor pool and spa, recreational green space, meeting facilities, and an award-winning on-site restaurant, The Pizza Press.
Ranked #1 Best Costa Mesa Hotel by TripAdvisor and the U.S. News & World Report, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel offers a boutique luxury hotel experience in the heart of Southern California. The only AAA Four Diamond hotel in Costa Mesa offers 238 designer rooms, personalized service, lakeside views, and an upscale restaurant, Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar. Just 3 miles from John Wayne Airport, it's close to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Museum of Art, South Coast Plaza, and coastal beaches.
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