Cook I

About the job

The Cook I – Danish is responsible for the preparation, production, and finishing of high-quality Danish pastries and other bakery items for Wynn Las Vegas. This position demonstrates strong technical knowledge of laminated doughs, fermentation, shaping, proofing, baking, and finishing techniques while maintaining exceptional standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety. The Cook I works collaboratively with the Bread Bakery team to support daily production needs and deliver products that reflect Wynn’s commitment to culinary excellence and luxury hospitality.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare and produce a variety of Danish pastries, laminated dough products, and related bakery items according to established recipes, specifications, and production standards.
Execute all stages of Danish production, including mixing, laminating, sheeting, cutting, shaping, filling, proofing, baking, glazing, garnishing, and finishing.
Monitor dough temperature, fermentation, proofing, and baking to ensure consistent texture, flavor, appearance, and overall product quality.
Maintain proper lamination techniques to achieve consistent layering, structure, and finished quality.
Accurately scale and measure ingredients while following established recipes and production quantities.
Prepare fillings, toppings, glazes, and other components used in Danish and specialty bakery production.
Evaluate finished products for proper size, color, texture, flavor, and presentation before service