Pastry Cook I

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun, and inspiration leads to immersion.

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Rate of Pay: $26.37/hour USD

• The Pastry Chef I prepares all pastry items.
• This person maintains control charts of all food items produced and maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout cooking area.
• The Pastry Cook 1 is also responsible for opening and closing checklists and production of daily menu items.
• Must be able to read and follow menus and recipes and be able to compute mathematical calculations.
• Being the lead in their responsible outlet – banquets, wedding cakes, productions, viennoiserie, etc.
• Leading through example, demonstrating with technique and precision to other Pastry Cooks.
• Working with the Pastry Chef to produce new menu items, tastings, VIP buffets, etc.

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.

• Complete comprehension of baking math and recipe conversion
• Knowledge of the entire bakery; able to train other cooks in the kitchen
• Advanced skills in the specific areas: wedding cakes, viennoiserie, plated dessert and chocolate/sugar work
• Complete understanding of all daily operations, able to assist Pastry Chef and maintain the kitchen in the absence
• Able to work each shift in the bakeshop/train new employees on each shift
• Compliance with all serve safe & safety procedures/regulations
• Designated trainer for department
• Flexible with hours and schedule
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