Pastry Cook (Part-Time)

Company Description

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere.  We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden.  Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. 

Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

#BELIMITLESS"

The Pastry Cook performs highly diversified tasks and is responsible for pastry and bread production on their assigned shift for 2 restaurants, Room service and the Banquet facilities. You assist in creating delicious memorable deserts for our hotel guests!

Pastry Cook (Part-Time)

What you will be doing:

• Qualified candidate will manage the production of pastries to include tarts, cakes, cookies, etc. 
• Work with the culinary team in the heart of the house in ensuring quality pastries are prepared in a timely fashion; service is seamless; and efficiency of the operation is executed. At times, you may be required to work autonomously and will be responsible for the management of your work station.  
• Collaborate with your leaders in the kitchen, with banquet managers and servers to service the pastry need of the guests. Provide support for your team members throughout service. 
• Exercise good judgment and intuition to anticipate needs of your team, managers, co-workers and guests. Take initiative to connect with your fellow Heartists, inquire about their guest`s experience, and ensure guest satisfaction.  
• Be empowered to lead pastry operations and address feedback from guests, and Food service colleagues.

Your experience and skills include:

• 3 years’ pastry experience in a Pastry facility, Shoppe or Bakery.
• Basic knowledge of cakes, dessert sauces, pastry creams and mousses. 
• Creative and passionate about pastries and customer service.
• Being an early bird, enjoy start working as early as 5am when required, and/or finishing a little late in the evenings (10p) where needed depending on Banquet and catering needs, being available for work on any day of the week.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Skilled in communicating with colleagues with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor
• Ability to naturally engage with anybody and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members 
• A desire to learn and grow in a professional, fun and chic environment!

Your team and working environment: 

• Be part of an exciting and influential team to guide the transformation of CDA and its new concept
• We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes
• A brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.