Pastry Cook

We’re more than just a team – we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At Olympia Hospitality, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and build a career that inspires you!

Looking for cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food that will keep our customers coming back. Our goal is to have customers tell us that our food and service is excellent!

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At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here’s how we show our commitment:

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.


• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.


• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.


• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!


• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.


• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team.  Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

We’re more than just a business—we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career. Apply today!

Responsibilities

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  • Prepare a variety of baked goods.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way.

    
    
  
  
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    Monitor and order ingredients, supplies, and equipment.

    
    
  
  
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    Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions.

    
    
  
  
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    Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations.

    
    
  
  
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    Identify staffing needs, help to recruit new personnel, and train them.

    
    
  
  
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    Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.

    
    
  
  
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    Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.

    
    
  
  
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    Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.

    
    
  
  
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    Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.

    
    
  
  
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    Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.

    
    
  
  
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    Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.

    
    
  
  
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    Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Technical Skills

• Safe and appropriate use and operation of kitchen equipment


• Dessert decorating


• Speed in production while ensuring high-quality items

Experience / Education

• Minimum 2 years’ experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.