Pastry Cook

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 April 15th 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