Pastry Cook

Role summary

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The Pastry Cook prepares breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods according to recipes and hotel standards. Requirements typically include previous pastry or commercial kitchen experience, basic knowledge of baking techniques, food safety and sanitation practices, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. Culinary training is helpful but may not always be required. The successful candidate should be dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working early mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy service periods. Physical stamina is needed for standing, lifting, working in warm kitchen areas, and handling ingredients and equipment. Teamwork, consistency, cleanliness, and a willingness to learn are important expectations.

About the employer

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort is a large beachfront hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu, operated under the Sheraton brand and Marriott International. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, with extensive accommodation, restaurants, bars, event facilities, pools, and oceanfront amenities. Its culinary operations support several outlets and high-volume resort events, creating opportunities for cooks and pastry professionals to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Marriott International is one of the world's leading hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of global brands and established service, training, and employee-development programs. Staff may receive access to benefits such as hotel discounts, meals or employee dining, health-related benefits, and paid leave, depending on eligibility and the specific employment agreement.