Pastry Cook

Job Type
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Description
Perks/Privileges of Employment:

• PT & FT Hours or Seasonal Summer employment available
• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year Round employment status
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually-if FT, Year-Round employment status
• Employer-sponsored monthly events such as Avalanche, Rockies & Nuggets games, Zip-lining, Snow-tubing, Hiking, Bowling, Recreation Center, etc.
• Employer-sponsored Softball and Hockey leagues
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments
• Overtime for hours worked over 40/week
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer

"The mountains are calling and I must go..." for more than just a weekend! Join a growing, fast-paced team of hardworking, passionate, and adventurous individuals who strive to improve themselves and the Ranch every day. From multiple food & beverage outlets, to the stables, to the Spa, Devil's Thumb Ranch offers many "spokes" of opportunity to keep the wagon wheel turnin'.
Our mission at Devil's Thumb Ranch is to offer guests and employees the true, premier Colorado experience. Working here means surrounding yourself with the great outdoors and the rugged individualism the West has always been known for. Living in Grand County offers opportunities to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Lake Granby and Winter Park Ski Resort. From epic mountain biking to the growing music scene, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen your skills across a variety of departments in an incredible setting.
By joining the team, you'll benefit from some of the same special experiences that make the Ranch an unsurpassed guest retreat: access to hiking and Nordic ski trails, discounts at all restaurant outlets, and fun, free employee events. Other great perks that come with the gig include: discounts on lodging, activities, retail and spa treatments, along with transitional affordable housing, and free shuttle service.
Devil's Thumb Ranch is the choice Colorado employer that you have been searching for. Join us!
Principal Purpose of Position: The Pastry Cook is responsible for the preparation, inventory and maintenance of assigned stations or preparation projects for the baking and pastry department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all tasks and duties as assigned by Pastry Chef
• Responsible for knowledge of menu, use of approved recipes to prepare menu items and proper plate presentation
• Mise en place (preparation and organization of assigned stations). This entails set up and thorough cleaning at end of shift
• Knowledge of proper storage and handling of food
• Knowledge of health codes
• Follow safety precautions and procedures
• Proper dating and labeling of food
• Following through and maintaining par levels and prep list
• Must be able to multi-task and plan effectively
• Support and contribute to the overall success of the resort by accomplishing performance objectives focused on preparation of food
• Pastry cooks will complete open and closing side work
• Ensure Ranch Mission is executed

Other Duties:

• Assignments given by Pastry Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Knowledge of Events and Ranch Wide areas of the property
• Supporting the F&B department as a whole during special events or holidays

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Personal Attributes: able to follow direction and work under minimal supervision at times. Must be a team player, positive attitude and cooperate effectively with other staff members.
Physical Demands: Lifting up to 60 pounds, general cleaning and sanitation, standing for prolonged periods of time, extensive walking on property, able to carry items up and down stairs
Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year prior relevant experience in a professional restaurant or hotel/resort kitchen environment required. Pastry degree preferred.
Special Skills/Equipment: High level of communication skills, commitment to quality, multitasking, attention to detail, cleanliness, knowledge of food safety, time management, organization, interpersonal skills.
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Description
$18/hr - $20/hr