Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Pastry Cook (On Call) - Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NVPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas.

  • Job overview

    The Pastry Cook (On Call) at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is responsible for preparing and baking pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts to support the hotel's food and beverage outlets and enhance guest experience.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves preparing pastry items to quality standards, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, stocking and storing products properly, developing new menu items, handling food according to regulations, displaying baked goods, and preparing supply requisitions.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should demonstrate Hilton's core values such as hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency, along with attributes like quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company culture emphasizes exceptional guest service, integrity, leadership, teamwork, and a sense of urgency, aligned with Hilton's global hospitality vision and values.

  • Company information

    Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a nearly century-long history, offering a range of lodging options from luxury to mid-priced hotels and dedicated to exceptional guest experiences worldwide.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is located at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, a luxury hotel brand under Hilton.

Company overview

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is a luxury hotel located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, offering upscale accommodations and world-class amenities. The hotel generates revenue through its premium room rates, fine dining establishments, spa services, and event hosting capabilities. Originally opened as the Mandarin Oriental in 2009, it was rebranded to Waldorf Astoria in 2018, marking a significant transition in its management and service offerings. Known for its opulent design and exceptional service, the hotel caters to affluent travelers seeking a sophisticated experience in the heart of Las Vegas.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your skills in preparing pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts with a strong focus on quality and adherence to recipes, as this is central to the Pastry Cook role at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas.

  • Emphasize your knowledge of food sanitation standards, proper storage, and inventory management, along with any experience in developing new menu products to showcase your adaptability and creativity.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas corporate careers page, Hilton's main job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this on-call position.

  • Connect with culinary team members or managers at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas on LinkedIn, opening conversations with ice breakers like asking about the team’s favorite seasonal pastry or inquiring about the qualities they value most in a Pastry Cook.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pastry preparation,' 'food sanitation,' 'inventory management,' 'recipe adherence,' and 'guest service excellence' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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