Company Description
Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of banqueting and meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, but more importantly the setting for thousands of memories.
Job Description
Pastry - Demi Chef de Partie (Pastry Cook)
Maintains the highest standards of food quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the CDP on duty. Must have experience and knowledge in pastry. This position may require assistance in other areas of the kitchen including a la carte restaurant, and production areas of; banquets, garde-manger, vegetable, butcher, soups, and sauce stations.
What you will be doing: Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie & Sous Chef.Prepare the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards.Actively participate in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices.Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense.Operate all pastry and kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times.Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.Prepare lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approval.Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives.Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives.Shifts include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.Carry out any other tasks as assigned. Qualifications
Your experience and skills include: 1-year experience and proficiency in pastry.Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset.Creative and passionate about food and customer service.Able to work in a high-pressure environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.High School diploma.Culinary art diploma is an asset.Previous experience in culinary required.Food Handler certificate required.Physical Abilities: Exert physical effort in lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.Reach 1 to 2 feet.Remain in stationary position for up to 8 hours throughout the shift.Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending.Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Additional Information
What's in it for you: Paid time off.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K.Complimentary Shift Meal.Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills.Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21.Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
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