Company Description
About Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.
Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.
About the Application Process
At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.
Job Description
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Pastry Cook lll.
Responsibilities
The Pastry Cook III prepares all pastry items.
- This person maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout the cooking area.
- Must be able to read and follow menus and recipes and compute basic mathematical calculations.
- This person must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Complete understanding of allocated stations to work efficiently
- Banquet and restaurant plated desserts
- General bakery production – understanding of 2 stations
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Culinary school preferred.
- Minimum 1 year experience.
- Must be able to communicate and understand basic English.
- Some heavy lifting required.
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
- Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
- Performing repetitive hand and wrist movements for chopping, slicing, and stirring.
Wage Information
The hourly rate for this position is $24.08.
Additional Information
Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.
What is in it for you:
- Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
- Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
- Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
- Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.
Health and Retirement Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
- Eligible single Full-Time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Holidays
All Full-time and Part-time employees are eligible for:
- Vacation and sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Diversity & Inclusion
Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work the United States.
