The Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail is hiring a Pastry Cook to support our award-winning culinary program. This position offers the opportunity to craft high-quality pastries and desserts in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
Wage: $19.50 - 21.50 /hour, plus a culinary appreciation fee
Application Deadline: Hiring will occur on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until October 1st or until the positions are filled.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Baker/Pastry Cook under general supervision performs a variety of baking duties and assists with the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, biscuits and other pastries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, biscuits and other pastries, including icings and frostings, according to established recipes.
- Reviews production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities.
- Shapes dough for cookies, pies and fancy pastries either by hand or by using dough rollers and cookie cutters.
- Spreads or sprinkles a range of various delicious toppings on specialty baked items.
- Receives ingredients and other supplies from main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operations.
- Cuts and weighs dough into uniform portions with knife or divider, molds dough into loaves or other shapes, and places in pans; proofs dough and bakes in oven using peel; inspects product for quality during and after baking and makes adjustments to processes as required.
- Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment and/or other unusual conditions.
- Completes production sheets and other records as required.
- May be required to prepare baked goods for special diets.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 to 5 years of baking experience preferred
- Culinary degree preferred
Special Skills/Equipment
- Able to accurately measure ingredients
- Skilled in the use of a wide array of kitchen and baking equipment
Essential Physical Requirements
- Lifting boxes and trays not limited to 30 lbs.
- Cutting with knives and the use of other utensils
- Bending
- Standing for extended periods (2+ hours)
- Safe operation of ovens and stoves
- Considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Employee conduct
- It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Resort Discounts
- Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes