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Crescent Hotels and Resorts Pastry Cook in Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Rate: $18 USD per hour
Description
Pastry Cook – Banquets Culinary Team | Horseshoe Bay Resort
Location: Horseshoe Bay, TX (Texas Hill Country)
Rate: $18.00 / Hour
Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site)
A Sweet Opportunity in Paradise
The lake life is calling! Do you have a passion for baking? Wouldn't it be sweet to get paid for it? Horseshoe Bay Resort is looking for a talented Pastry Cook to join our award-winning Banquets Culinary Team.
Working in our high-volume bakeshop, you will help craft the cakes, pastries, and decadent desserts that define our luxury events. Whether it's a grand wedding or an intimate corporate retreat, your talents will ensure every guest ends their meal with a world-class treat.
Your Impact: Culinary Artistry & Precision
You will personally perform the baking and decorating tasks required to provide consistent, high-quality pastries for the entire resort.
Key Responsibilities:
Pastry Production: Follow standard recipes and daily production schedules to prepare quality breads, pastries, and sweets for banquet events.
Plating & Presentation: Utilize fundamental pastry techniques to create beautiful, resort-standard plate presentations.
Operational Excellence: Maintain shift operations in compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
Food Safety: Uphold strict sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with local, state, and federal (Health Department/OSHA) regulations.
Supply Management: Work efficiently with supplies and assist in managing inventories to minimize waste and support the culinary budget.
Team Collaboration: Maintain open, collaborative relationships with fellow associates to ensure a smooth-running, high-energy kitchen environment.
What You Bring to the Team
Experience: 4 years of culinary/F&B experience with a High School diploma/GED OR 2 years of experience with a degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.
Technical Skill: Solid knowledge of pastry techniques, baking temperatures, and decorating fundamentals.
Professionalism: A "Team-First" attitude with the ability to follow complex instructions and maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance.
Communication: Basic oral and written English skills to navigate recipes and communicate with the leadership team.
Physical Stamina: Physical strength and agility to move quickly in a kitchen and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Requirements: * Must be 18+ years of age.
Current Food Handler’s Certificate required.
Commitment to wearing slip-and-oil-resistant, enclosed safety footwear.
Perks of the Paradise Life
At Horseshoe Bay, we believe our associates are our greatest ingredient.
The "Resort Life" Bonuses:
Live Where You Work: Subsidized associate housing and shuttle service available.
Play Where You Work: Golf and Amenity Privileges * (enjoy the resort amenities you help support!).
Financial Wins: Weekly meal subsidies, competitive pay, and scheduled reviews/raises.
Travel Benefits: Deep discounts at over 100 Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties nationwide.
Career Growth: Real advancement opportunities through our Manager in Training (MIT) program.
Full-Time Insurance & Security:
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
Financial Future: 401k plan with employer match.
Total Protection: Short/Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.
Support: Access to the Associate Relief Fund.
*Privileges based on occupancy and business levels.
Ready to start baking?
If you’re a culinarian ready to take the next step in a luxury bakeshop, apply today to join the team at Horseshoe Bay Resort!
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