Baker/Pastry Cook

We believe our guests select the Chicago Athletic Association because of our caring and attentive team members who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Pastry Cook at the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) … Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you'll get to be part of a company that consistently earns a spot in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For!

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

·         Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates  

·         Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance  

·         401K with company match 

·         Paid Time Off, Personal Days and Paid Holidays 

·         Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance  

·         Free colleague meals during shift  

·         Employee Stock Purchase plan  

·         Complimentary Access to Headspace and numerous discounts at various retailers

COVID- 19 Safety: 
Hyatt Hotels and the Chicago Athletic Association follows all COVID-19 CDC and City of Chicago Health department protocols for the safety of our team members, colleagues and guests.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparation and assembly of all pastry components for Cindy's Rooftop restaurant service, in-room dining, as well as banquet events, as trained in accordance to Pastry shop standards.  This individual will assist higher level bakers and will be responsible in maintaining a clean and organized station and kitchen areas.  Additional duties may be assigned by the Pastry Chef and/or other managers based on operational needs. 

Chicago Athletic Association is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards.  Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Located on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a historic landmark transformed into an incomparable boutique hotel with some of Chicago's best outdoor spaces, such as Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park, right outside their front door. Inside this 1890s monument, you'll find 240 guest rooms & suites, 17,000 sq ft of event space, and seven award-winning dining destinations. The Chicago Athletic Association hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was recently voted #1 best hotel in Chicago by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

For immediate consideration, click Apply Now and complete an application for the Pastry Cook position at CAA on the Hyatt Careers Site!

• Requires good communication skills.
• At least 1-2 years of previous baking/pastry experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related baking experience is preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic baking skills.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Requires moderate supervision and training.
• Availability to work holidays and weekends is required for this position.
• Availability to work mornings and early evenings is required for this position.