Artisan Pastry Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Artisan Baker to join our team at The Madison Concourse Hotel. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for crafting a variety of breads, pastries, and baked treats from scratch, ensuring precision, care, and expertise in measurements to execute each recipe flawlessly.

Responsibilities:

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• Craft and bake a variety of mouthwatering pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts entirely from scratch.
  
• Work independently to follow the production schedule, ensuring accurate variety and quantity of baked goods for daily needs and upcoming functions.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to follow recipes while adding your own touch of artistry.
  
• Maintain open communication with the culinary team about daily and weekly prep duties.
  
• Monitor product inventory and par levels, producing efficiently with minimal to no waste.
  
• Measure and mix ingredients by hand or using electric mixers, applying proper techniques such as the creaming method, chiffon method, double hydration, and straight dough.
  
• Engage in recipe development, considering cost, practicality, time, and relevance to create new products.
  
• Experiment with new flavors and techniques to create innovative sweet and savory items for our menu.
  
• Ensure consistency and quality in all baked goods, ensuring every bite is perfection.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
  

Qualifications:

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• Required minimum 1 year of from-scratch pastry/bakery experience in a high-volume environment with a hotel or restaurant background.
  
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
• Firm understanding of systems of measurement for precise recipe execution.
  
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while keeping a positive attitude.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing top-quality baked goods.
  
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time in a dynamic kitchen environment.
  
• Qualified applicants must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. The Madison Concourse Hotel is a drug-free workplace.
  

Benefits:

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• Free employee parking underground
  
• Free employee meal every shift
  
• Discounted hotel rooms
  
• Discounts at Circ and Starbucks
  
• 401-K matching retirement plan
  
• Paid time off
  
• $1,000 employee referral bonus