Job DetailsJob Location: AUSTIN, TX 78704Salary Range: $22.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayAbout Us At the cornerstone of Ladybird Lake and the Austin Skyline, the internationally recognized best in class Luxury Hotel Group, The Loren Hotel will bring a level of understated luxury and sophistication to Austin. With its unparalleled views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, The Loren invites discerning residents and guests to experience the ultimate in understated luxury and curated Austin culture. Our modern hotel rooms, impeccable service, and exclusive amenities offer the perfect complement to our indoor-outdoor environment, uniquely set within Austin’s most beloved green space. We are Uncompromising by Nature We are here for those who question the ordinary. Who shun the mundane, the dull and the blunt. The risk-takers, the tree-shakers, the trail-makers. Those who believe in more, in further, and better. Who won’t settle for second, or for “good enough?” or “nearly there?” Who will get to their feet and not be shaken by doubters. Not afraid to be one of the curious minds. Who will talk of the world with elegance and charm. Knowing of its beauty, its delicate place. Yet embrace those things that bring us on. Art, food, wine, and song. Find us, united by a love for life. Its zest, its zing… its unpredictable turns. Join our commitment, our passion, and flair. Free spirits with soul. Our Full-time Eligible benefits include: Participation in 401(k) with company match of up to 4%* Medical with 0 deductible/0 co-pay options/Dental/Vision/FSA/STD/LTD/Life and AD&D/Hospital Indemnity Paid PTO Paid Holidays Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Program* Complimentary Employee Meal* Complimentary Bus Passes* 50% off Dining in Nido* Recognition Programs, Incentives and Celebrations* *Benefits available to Part time Associates Job Summary/Responsibilities The Pastry Cook is responsible for creating and preparing fresh pastries and other food items for our food outlets. Demonstrate skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets and pies. Create enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques. Apply classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. Assist with accepting and putting away food deliveries. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Utilize The Loren’s culinary procedures as well as health department regulations, and federal guidelines. Participate in efforts to maintain food cost. Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed. Be aware of all guest feedback scores and conspire for positive influence on rankings. Foster a climate of cooperation and teamwork between coworkers. Other Responsibilities All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by leadership. Supervisory Duties None Core Competencies Drawn from our core values, each competency is built upon a set of basic behaviors that are shared by all associates, regardless of role which include: Communication Cooperation Dependability Initiative Job Knowledge Judgement Planning & Organization Problem Solving Quality Quantity Use of Technology QualificationsEducation/Formal Training High school diploma or GED. Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred. Experience 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker or similar. Knowledge/Skills Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques. Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery. Ability to coordinate with other members of the culinary and Café team In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations. Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings when required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time. Periodic climbing required. Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day. Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day. Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day. Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff. Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Environment Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

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