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With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com\nLocation\nAn authentic Arizona experience awaits at the Kimpton Miralina Resort, where 40 lush acres and 50,000 square feet of flexible event space provide a perfect, palm-lined retreat for family getaways, business meetings and milestone celebrations. Five pools, a full-service salon and day spa, and nearby championship golf set the stage for memorable experiences framed by elegant Spanish Mission-inspired architecture, fragrant gardens filled with desert flowers, and stunning views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.\nOverview\nThe overall objective and purpose of the Pastry Cook position is to prepare and bake desserts, breads and pastries. The incumbent is responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations, as well as meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.\nResponsibilities\nFollows recipes to properly and efficiently prepare and present all dessert, pastry and bread items to be served, including accommodating special guests’ requests.\nChecks restaurant par list to ensure adequate prep for shift.\nMeasure and mix ingredients to for dough or batter.\nPrepare and cook ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards and other desserts.\nAdjusts drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures.\nMixes ingredients to make icings.\nDecorates cakes and pastries\nComplete the equipment check list and walk through and notify if any problem with equipment.\nTo rotate food in coolers and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage.\nTo maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.\nTo communicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership.\nTo be able to read, understand and produce in a timely manner.\nTo maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items.\nMaintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes.\nMaintain neat, clean and professional appearance according to standards\nComply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions\nTo comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.\nTo attend all training and meetings as directed.\nTo perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed.\nGreet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuine warm and friendly manner using professional and Company standard nomenclature.\nAll other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned.\nQualifications\nCulinary / Pastry & Baking degree or related training equivalent in the Hospitality/Restaurant Industry - preferred\n1 years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title - required\nExperience within luxury brand/markets - preferred\nFood Safety certification - preferred or attained within 30 days\nUnderstanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.\nBasic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas.\nMust be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery.\nBasic knowledge of baking & pastry production\nAbility to effectively communicate and multi-task\nProficient in handling knives and culinary tools\nBasic knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as POS (point of sale) systems\nMust be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.\nMust be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.\nMust be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity\nMust be able to work independently and also in a team environment.\nSchedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to push, pull and lift up to 40lbs on a daily basis\nBenefits\nWe are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.\nMedical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions\nPaid holidays\nPaid vacation\nPaid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nEducational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement\nPaid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law\nFor Employees Based in Washington:\n8 paid holidays per year\nUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service\nPaid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.\nFor Employees Based in Colorado:\n8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year\nUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service\n6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.\nFor Employees Based in California:\n8 paid holidays per year\nUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.\nPaid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.\nPlease note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. 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