Cook I (Pastry)

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe.

Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services.

With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers.

Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S.

News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience. About our property: Welcome to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, a premier resort in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located in the breathtaking setting on the oceanfront coast of Rio Grande.

Featuring 579 guest rooms and over 36,918 sq ft of meeting space, this award-winning property, recognized as one of the top five resorts in Puerto Rico by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards, offers a truly dynamic environment for hospitality professionals. At Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and engaging environment surrounded by the natural beauty of El Yunque rainforest and the island's stunning coastline. From an expansive lagoon-style pool to a nearby 27-hole Tom Kite-designed golf course and a full-service rainforest spa, this property offers a unique and inspiring setting to grow your career.

We offer a wide range of opportunities across multiple departments, including guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, spa and wellness, sales and marketing, and more. Whether you're just beginning your hospitality journey or looking to take the next step, you'll find opportunities for growth at every level.

Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for service. We provide comprehensive training and development programs to help our associates succeed. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to be part of a people-first culture, we invite you to explore opportunities at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico and apply today.

What you will have an opportunity to do: We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen!

Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant.

The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level form the Kitchen staff. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role: Develop your knowledge and skills in a variety of pastry and baking techniques, including mixing, baking, decorating, tempering chocolate, and dessert plating. Gain hands-on experience using pastry tools, mixers, ovens, scales, and other specialized baking equipment. Comply with all applicable food safety, sanitation, and certification requirements, including Food Protection Certification.

Assist in dessert menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal pastry creations. Complete daily mise en place and dessert preparation before service, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met. Prepare, bake, decorate, preserve, and present pastry items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines. Follow instructions accurately to produce consistent, high-quality desserts and baked goods.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pastry workstation at all times. Ensure consistency in the preparation and presentation of all pastry products. Help minimize food waste through proper product utilization and inventory management. Work alongside a world-class culinary and pastry team to develop your skills and expertise.

Set up workstations with all necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment for daily production. Prepare ingredients for baking and dessert production, including scaling, measuring, mixing, and assembling components. Maintain a sanitized and orderly pastry kitchen environment. Ensure proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of all ingredients and finished products.

Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients used in pastry production. Assist with cake decorating, plated desserts, specialty breads, chocolates, confections, and other pastry offerings as needed. Support banquet and special event pastry production while maintaining established quality standards. What are we looking for?

Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it Must be willing to work a variety of day/night, holidays and weekend shifts Requires strong organizational skills Must be able to work independently Able to be on your feet for long periods of time Able to lift at least 50 pounds High School Diploma. Advanced Culinary Fundamentals. Minimum 1 year of experience in pastry.

Compensation: $ - $ Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location.

This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.