Culinary | Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook 3 – Hyatt Regency Seattle

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our culinary team as Pastry Cook 3 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it is an award‑winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

Hyatt Regency Seattle

The Pastry Cook 3 should be comfortable in a fast‑paced kitchen and passionate to learn, grow, and inspire others in the world of baking and pastry. This advanced Pastry Cook position requires good communication and preferably 2–3 years of pastry experience to cover intermediate and advanced baking and culinary skills. A culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable producing at a high‑volume level in a safe and efficient manner, and capable of producing a consistent product that meets and exceeds guests’ needs in a timely manner.

The Pastry Cook 3 should be flexible to work in an ever‑changing operation across the Hyatt Regency Seattle. We welcome your passion for pastry, and for growing your career in pastry operations.

The hourly rate range for this position is $31.30/hour to $31.93/hour. The starting rate for this position is $31.30/hour. This position also has an established rate for colleagues who have remained in the position for four years or more with Hyatt, which is currently offered at $31.93/hour.

• Medical insurance for you and your dependents for less than $123 per month, after 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off for Full‑Time Colleagues
• 10 days (80 hours) vacation earned upon completing 1–4 years of service
• 15 days (120 hours) vacation earned upon completing 5–9 years of service
• 20 days (160 hours) vacation earned upon completing 10+ years of service
• (2) Floating Holidays per year
• (6) Paid Holidays per year
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform
• Discounted parking
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Pass subsidy

When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,500 properties worldwide.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.

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• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast‑paced environment.
• 2–3 years of previous pastry experience preferred
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
• Capable of following recipes and able to communicate clearly with coworkers and management
• Strong understanding of temperature holding, proper storage, and labeling standards
• Strong background in Banquets and producing at a high‑volume level, both plated and buffet presentation
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently, and lead pastry shifts
• Knowledge of vegan desserts, healthier dessert options, and alternative sweeteners preferred
• Experience in cakes, entremets, mousses, custard, and creams
• Knowledge of chocolate and confections preferred
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Willingness and desire to learn and grow
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays