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A little taste of your day-to-day

You'll be actively involved in preparation, baking and finishing of desserts, breads and baked goods in accordance with departmental quality standards.

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll

+ Assist in the development, testing, and costing out of new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop/Bakery. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all products prepared for the Pastry Shop/Bakery, and for all outside orders.

+ Participate in the preparation of, and check and approve, all cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams and other food items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery. Ensure that all desserts are prepared in an attractive and appetizing manner.

+ Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.

+ Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.

+ Check and control pastry items before they are received by the stores (flour, sugar, jam, chocolate, etc.) making sure that they are within that accepted minimum/maximum par stock. Dispense pastry only against valid requisitions and orders.

+ Ensure the proper handling, cleanliness and maintenance of the working area (including marble, ice cream machine and cold room, etc.). Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and health standards. Inspect the sanitation, operation and cleanliness of all tools, equipment and supplies, including ovens.

+ Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

What we need from you

_Knowledge_ - completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts, and two years of experience as a chef, pastry chef, baker or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience with specialized training in pastry.

_Strength & Fitness_ - you will be moving about frequently carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, handling food, objects, products and utensils, all while frequently bending, stooping, kneeling

_Rapport -_ Communication skills - both written and verbal - are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and coworkers.

_Reading and writing_ abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.

_Math_ - These skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

_Problem solving_ - reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.

_Flexibility_ - working in events and in a upscale dining setting, you will work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What you can expect from us

The hourly pay range for this role is **$28.08 to $37.44** .

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

**Important information** :

+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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+ IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.

+ If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.