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Pastry Cook

Las Vegas, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Feb 2026

About the role

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description) The Pastry Cook is a very precise position. You are executing recipes for all the outlets and plating banquets while maintaining a clean workstation. his position is made for someone who is a hard worker and is driven by learning and excitement to create memorable cuisine for a great guest experience every day. This person executes recipes that directly impact every outlet of the hotel. Qualifications THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties) Including but not limited to:

Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of items, including pastries, breads, cakes, chocolates, and frozen desserts
Follow established recipes and techniques, maintaining high-quality, consistent, and creative presentations
Maintain strict cleanliness standards, following Health Department regulations, ensuring proper food handling, storage, and equipment sanitation
Monitor and restock raw materials, prepare daily ingredient requisitions, and minimize waste
Assist chefs and other staff to support restaurant, catering, and pastry operations

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

You must have at least 1-2 years of Pastry experience
Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group
Ability to adapt to change in menus and concepts
Strong communication skills to all team members
Be able to use metric measurements
Can build cakes and plate banquets
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Product knowledge, yeah you must know what you are talking about. If you don't know it, you research it
Find solutions before problems arise
You must know weights and measurements
Anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Comply with all safety and health department procedures. The kitchens need to be clean, organized, and sanitary. Proper temperature procedures are always in place
Organization, your mise en place, is en place.
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once as needed
Behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service

MUST HAVE'S

Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
High school diploma or equivalent
Active SNHD Food Handlers card with a minimum of six months before expiration
Previous experience as a prep cook or equivalent
Communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Use all tools associated with the position including but not limited to knives, slicers and choppers
Review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation
Inspect quality of all food items
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Move effectively and efficiently throughout work areas
Ability to work a flexible schedule