Pastry Cook

The Pastry Cook supports daily pastry and baking operations by preparing desserts, baked goods, and banquet items in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. This role contributes to banquet and event execution, supports production timelines, and maintains organization and sanitation within the pastry kitchen. Through strong technical skills, organization, and teamwork, the Pastry Cook helps deliver consistent and memorable culinary experiences.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:
The Perks 
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status 

• Hourly Pay Range: $20 to $22 DOE
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like:
Your Impact

• Prepare pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to recipes and production schedules.
• Assist with basic cake decorating and finishing techniques.
• Support banquet and event production by reading and executing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Ensure consistency in quality, flavor, and presentation of pastry items.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and proper setup of pastry workstations.
• Assist with daily preparation, plating, and replenishment of pastry items.
• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and safe food handling standards.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting production deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service team members to support service needs.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You Bring

• Must have some knowledge of basic cake decorating
• Prior pastry culinary experience and/or culinary school degree or combination of education and experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines  
• Ability to multitask, have strong leadership qualities and strong technical pastry skills
• Ability to read Banquet Event Reports and run banquet events
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s) 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.