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Pastry Cook III

Hawaii The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Estimated salary: $25-$30 per hour, approximately $52,000-$62,000 annually before overtime
Role summary

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The Pastry Cook III prepares breads, desserts, pastries, and other baked goods according to established recipes and presentation standards. Requirements typically include previous pastry or bakery experience, knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient handling, food safety, sanitation, and basic kitchen equipment. Culinary training is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate should be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced resort kitchen. Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts is expected. The role also involves maintaining a clean workstation, controlling product quality and portions, following safety procedures, and supporting senior pastry chefs and the wider culinary team.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising hotels, resorts, and vacation properties across numerous countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, and W Hotels. Marriott properties are known for guest service, professional operating standards, and structured opportunities for training and career advancement. The Kapalua property on Maui offers an upscale resort environment serving leisure travelers, weddings, events, and vacation owners. Culinary employees typically work in a high-volume setting that emphasizes food quality, presentation, sanitation, teamwork, and consistent service. Benefits may include employee room discounts, meals or dining programs, health coverage, paid leave, and other benefits depending on employment status and the specific property.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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