Pastry Cook III - Waldorf Astoria Chicago Waldorf Astoria is looking for a Pastry Cook III to join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast. Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S., the AAA-Five-Diamond, Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining. At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community. Classification: Full-Time Shift: Various must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Pay Rate: Pay rate for this role is $26.73 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Union Position: This position is part of the Local 1 Union which requires complete open availability. We are not able to accommodate schedule restrictions and full-time hours are not guaranteed. Hours and schedule are based on seniority and business needs and may be minimal at times until seniority is established. You must be comfortable with a schedule and hours that may vary from week to week. What will I be doing? A Pastry Cook III is for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all bread, pastry, and dessert items. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Prepare food items according to standard recipes and as specified, to ensure consistency of product. Prepares cookies, pies, dough and other basic items as instructed Performs all prep work assigned, organizes and cleans walk-in coolers and freezers. Stores all food products in walk-in coolers/freezers and dry storage, including covering, labeling dating and proper rotation. Checks expiration dates, especially in highly perishable food items. Performs general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor, to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards. Performs HACCP monitoring of temperatures (hot and cold holding, and refrigeration equipment) and maintains good food safety and sanitation standards, proper use of sanitizing solution. What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hospitality We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork We're team players in everything we do. Ownership We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel Parental leave to support new parents Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications* 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount Career growth and development Team Member Resource Groups Recognition and rewards programs * Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable