Location: Scottsdale,AZ, USA
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**Pastry Cook I (Lead) - Starting @ $20 hr - Hotel Valley Ho**
Pastry Cook I (Lead) - Starting @ $20 hr - Hotel Valley Ho Benchmark Hotel Valley Ho Scottsdale AZ
**Pastry Cook I (Lead) - Starting @ $20 hr - Hotel Valley Ho**
**Company:**
Benchmark Hotel Valley Ho
**Location:**
US
**Category:**
Other
**Degrees Required:**
Not Specified
**Employment Type:**
Full-Time
**Manages Others:**
No
**Requirements:**
**Come be a part of something bigger!**
More than 10,000 dedicated employees around the world bring their unique talents, expertise and experiences to work every day with Benchmark. Our strength lies in our **diversity**, **positive service attitude** and **determination** to succeed. Come be a part of our Be the Difference culture, where every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, and communities.
We are a strong believer in offering our employees **Work-Life Effectiveness** through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
* Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
* Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
* 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
* Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away)
* Paid Time Off
* Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
* Employee family events (bring the kids!)
* Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
* Many more, please inquire for more details
This position contributes to the success of Hotel Valley Ho by leading and energetically ensuring beautiful and superior quality desserts delivered from our bakery program at ZuZu Restaurant and Catering. Ensure all pastry preparation and plate presentation is to established specifications of Chef.
What you will have an opportunity to do:
We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen!
Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.
The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff.
If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!
Your Role:
* You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, saut and fry)
* You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
* You will reach and recreate recipes
* You will be consistent on all food preparation
* You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
* You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
* You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
* You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
* You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
* You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
* You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients
* Active Food handler's certification or the ability to get it
* Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
* Requires strong organizational skills
* Must be able to work independently
* Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
* Able to lift at least 50 pounds
* At least 21 years of age
* Have a desire to exceed expectations
* An energetic personality
***Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.***