Pastry Cook II - Palmer House Hilton

The Palmer House is looking for their next Pastry Cook II to join their pastry team!

Become a part of the culinary legacy at the historic Palmer House, celebrated as America’s longest continually operating hotel and renowned for its stunning, art‑filled lobby featuring Tiffany masterpieces and a dramatic Rigal ceiling fresco. As the birthplace of the original Palmer House Brownie, created in its pastry kitchen for the 1893 World’s Fair, the hotel holds a proud place in pastry history.

This is your opportunity to join a team where classic tradition and modern creativity come together and be part of a prestigious property with a strong tradition of excellence in hospitality!

Check us out: Palmer House | Dine & Drink

Full-Time

Pay Rate: $22.63 an hour to start

Shift Pattern: AM with the availability to work weekends and holidays

The ideal Pastry Cook II candidate is a skilled and motivated pastry professional with a strong foundation in both classic and contemporary pastry techniques. They bring a minimum of 3 years of pastry experience, including at least 1 year in a high‑volume hotel banquet environment, and are comfortable working efficiently and creatively in a fast‑paced production setting. This candidate takes pride in consistency, attention to detail, and maintaining high standards while supporting the daily operations of a busy pastry shop. They are collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to an elevated guest experience through exceptional pastry craftsmanship.

What will I be doing?

As a Pastry Cook II, you would be responsible creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries, breads, rolls and desserts for food and beverage outlets in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare pastry food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Execute daily baking and production of all pastry items, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to hotel standards.

• Assemble desserts and pastry products for restaurants, banquets, and grab‑and‑go outlets.

• Plate and present desserts for buffets and banquet events, maintaining a high level of accuracy and visual appeal.

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards

• Stock, maintain and ensure proper storage and refrigeration of an adequate supply of all prepared product

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new parents

• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!