2027 SPRING Culinary Pastry Extern

Hyatt • Charleston, SC • 1d ago

Description:

The Pastry Extern supports the resort's Pastry Chef and pastry team while gaining hands-on experience in a professional pastry and baking environment. This educational role provides exposure to the preparation, presentation, and production of high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty baked goods that reflect the resort's culinary standards.

Working alongside experienced culinary professionals, the Pastry Extern will develop technical pastry skills, learn industry best practices, and contribute to daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about pastry arts, eager to learn, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Essential job Functions:

Assist with the preparation and production of pastries, cakes, breads, cookies, and specialty desserts.

Support the pastry team in the execution of daily production and service requirements.

Learn and follow established recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.

Assist with measuring, mixing, baking, decorating, and plating pastry items.

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout the pastry kitchen.

Properly store ingredients and products in accordance with food safety guidelines.

Assist with inventory organization, product rotation, and receiving deliveries as directed.

Observe and learn advanced pastry techniques from culinary leaders and experienced team members.

Follow all resort, department, and food safety policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, or culinary leadership team.

The Colleague is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.

Why Join Wild Dunes Resort?

At Wild Dunes Resort, Destination by Hyatt, colleagues are more than employees-they are valued members of our team. We offer competitive wages, career growth opportunities, training, and benefits in a supportive and welcoming environment. Other benefits and Perks:

Free room nights*

Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 Days of Employment*

Paid time off and holiday pay*

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*

401K with company match*

Access to Beach, Tennis, and Pickleball as available on days off

Retail Discounts for Colleagues

*Benefit Package for Full Time & Part Time colleagues eligible

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

Qualifications:

Experience & Education:

Must be enrolled in the Baking or Pastry Arts Program though an accredited college/university

Previous baking, pastry, or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of basic baking and pastry techniques is a plus.

Hotel, resort, restaurant, or bakery experience is beneficial.

Job Requirements:

Excellent communication skills

Kitchen/prep experience preferred.

Capable of performing repetitious duties.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Ability to resolve problems/conflicts and interact well with guests and colleagues

Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, cold, sun & heat);

Must be able to stand & walk throughout the day, including on uneven surfaces for long periods of time

Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull & carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to bend, squat, & twist on an occasional basis

Must be able to perform simple grasping, squeezing, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently; and fine manipulation occasionally.

Primary Location: US-SC-Isle of Palms

Organization: Wild Dunes Resort

Pay Basis: Hourly

Job Level: Seasonal

Job: Internship

Req ID: ISL001939

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

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