Hiring: Pastry Cook l Company: CoralTree Hospitality Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:50:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Chef About the job Experience: •2 years of pastry or baking experience preferred (hotel or banquet environment highly desired). Required Skills: •Prepare pastries, cakes, plated desserts, breakfast breads, tarts, cookies, specialty items, and banquet desserts according to recipes and production sheets. •Execute high-volume banquet production (hundreds to thousands of portions) with accuracy and consistency. •Assist with amenity production, specialty cakes, and seasonal items for VIP guests or special events. •Decorate cakes, pastries, and plated desserts using piping, glazing, chocolate work, and garnishing techniques. •Maintain accuracy in measuring, mixing, and portioning ingredients. •Set up, restock, and maintain pastry production stations for daily service and banquet events. •Coordination & Service Support •Support pastry needs for all 3 outlets, including breakfast pastries, lunch/dinner desserts, grab-and-go, and room service items. Qualifications: •1–2 years of pastry or baking experience preferred (hotel or banquet environment highly desired). •In-depth knowledge of basic pastry techniques: creaming, mixing, folding, tempering chocolate, custards, dough handling, and plating. •Demonstrated capacity to follow standardized recipes and adjust quantities according to production needs. •Strong time management skills; must be reliable, punctual, and able to meet strict deadlines. •Demonstrated capacity to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays depending on event calendar. •Culinary/pastry certificate or degree a plus but not required. •Stand and walk for the duration of the shift (8–10 hours). •Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (bags of flour, sugar, sheet pans, mixers, trays). •Handle repetitive motions including whisking, rolling, kneading, piping, lifting heavy trays, and operating equipment. •Push, pull, or move carts and racks loaded with pastry items, sheet trays, or banquet equipment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!