Pastry Cook

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Baker/Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with laminated doughs European-style pastries and traditional Italian desserts along with a strong foundation in scratch bread production. This is an hourly position requiring precision consistency and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Culinary or baking/pastry arts certification preferred but not required
• Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required or must be obtained within a specified period after hire

Key Duties

• Prepare laminated doughs (croissants danishes puff pastries) and other European-style pastries
• Prepare traditional Italian desserts (e.g. cannoli tiramisu biscotti panna cotta)
• Produce breads from scratch including mixing proofing shaping and baking
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality taste and presentation across all products
• Assist with monitoring ingredient inventory and communicating restocking needs
• Support kitchen team with seasonal or specialty item production as needed

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean organized and sanitized workstation at all times
• Adhere to all food safety and handling standards
• Properly label date and store products and ingredients
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (mixers proofers ovens sheeters)

Requirements

• 1 years of experience as a baker or pastry cook in a high-volume environment preferred
• Experience working with laminated doughs and European-style pastries
• Experience preparing traditional Italian desserts
• Experience in bread production from scratch
• Ability to follow recipes and produce consistent results day to day
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to food safety standards
• Comfortable working early morning hours and in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 lbs.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or disability status.

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