Pastry Cook

About Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country just minutes from downtown Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a premier destination for luxury, leisure, and world-class hospitality.

Our associates are the heart of our success — a dedicated, passionate team who bring to life the warmth, elegance, and service excellence that define the Omni brand. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment. Here, every associate has the opportunity to grow through comprehensive training, mentorship, and career advancement within one of the hospitality industry’s most respected companies.

From championship golf and award-winning dining to a rejuvenating spa and stunning natural surroundings, Omni Barton Creek offers an inspiring environment to work, learn, and thrive. If you are driven, personable, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences, you’ll find your perfect match at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Pastry Cook 2 for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa!

Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024

Responsibilities

• Prepares designated food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Responsible for attendance and ability to work scheduled shifts and on time.
• Assist in restocking all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs daily responsibilities which include restaurant prep, banquet prep and plating, amenities, and basic production.
• Contribute ideas for new desserts and work with Pastry Chef to further develop.
• Follow safety rules and practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Two years’ experience in bakery production preferred.
• Needs basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• General understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures required.
• Basic knowledge of how to produce cakes, tarts, mousses, batters, doughs, custards, frostings, and ice creams required.
• Must have basic cake decorating skills.
• Must have basic math skills to produce correctly sized batches.
• Must have a general understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain equipment in the area.
• Must have a valid Texas Food Handlers Card.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, grasp, lift, and or carry or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 70 pounds.
• Ability to work standing up in a confined area for long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam, and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

Key skills/competency

• Pastry Cook
• Bakery Production
• Food Preparation
• Recipe Following
• Sanitation
• Food Handling
• Cake Decorating
• Kitchen Equipment
• Teamwork
• Customer Service