PASTRY COOK POSITION PROFILE

Reports to: Executive Chef and Sous Chef; position is Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE

Combining luxury with Avant -Garde style, the Daxton Hotel looks to set a new cultural standard in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Minutes from Detroit, Daxton serves as a proud neighbor and a worldly traveler, nurturing local partnerships while building international collaborations to create a vibrant soulful place.

WHO YOU ARE

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what of a culinary professional. You are a self-motivated and driven individual who is committed to your chosen profession and are developing an obsessive nature when it comes to making—and crossing things off—lists. You have experience with mixing batters, doughs, and custards, and are looking to continue to hone your pastry acumen. You are obsessive about butter-fat content and are beginning to understand the importance of a well-balanced ice cream formulation. You have always enjoyed playing with your ingredients and are ready for a next level understanding of the perfect croissant. You crave the camaraderie of a dynamic team and have been known to use the phrase, “teamwork makes the dream work!”

THE ROLE

The Pastry Cook reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs (Culinary Leadership Team), developing and executing complete recipes and bakery items – desserts, breads and pastries. It is critical that you are someone who has been honing your craft for years and demonstrates advanced knowledge in pastry techniques. You are a task-oriented and list-driven individual who is comfortable working under the direction of the Chef. There will be opportunities where collaboration with culinary leadership is key as your valuable insight is needed for our shared success.

At Daxton, our culinary team is expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. You will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers, both in the kitchen and throughout the hotel. You will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humbleness, and open-minds are the norm—no egos are allowed. The ability to work with controlled measure and respect for your leadership team and peers is imperative; we have a no-tolerance policy for the “old school way”.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Take pride in the food you prepare for guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment, and workspace
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique, in order to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
• Possess an advanced understanding of baking and pastry skills, striving to learn more through constant scientific study of your craft
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chefs, and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Maintain regular communication with the Culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements; ServSafe Certificate of Completion or completed within 30 days of hire required
• Minimum of four (2) years' experience in a free-standing bakery or pastry-related position in retail, restaurant, or hotel
• Proficiency of the English language to follow recipes, special orders, proper chemical use and communicate with co-workers
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
• The ability to safely lift and transport 50 lb. bags of ingredients
• Ability to have Food Safety certification from a reputable organization
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Paid time off

• 401K with company match up to 3%

• Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts

• Medical, Dental, Vision, insurance effective on the 1st of the month after your hire date

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Daxton Hotel celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve.