Pastry Cook - The Willard InterContinental Washington

Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, DC, Washington

Hotel: The Willard Washington D.C. (WASHA), 1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 20004

Job number: 123020



Role Purpose

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and as importantly the food. As Pastry Cook, your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavour will complete each guest’s experience. By taking pride in your workspace, keeping your standards high, and giving our menu the benefit of your expertise, you’ll create some of our guests’ most lasting memories. 

Key Accountabilities

• Make each pastry a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable pastries for every guest. 
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste. 
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents. 
• Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment. 
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice 
• Wear your uniform with pride. 
• Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together. 

Key Skills & Experiences

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling. 
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths. 
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job. 
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to. 

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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