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Sonnenalp Vail
Pastry Cook
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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$36,414 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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.
Primary Purpose of PositionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepares 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/ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED2 to 5 years of baking experience preferredCulinary degree preferredSpecial Skills/EquipmentAble to accurately measure ingredientsSkilled in the use of a wide array of kitchen and baking equipmentEssential Physical RequirementsLifting boxes and trays not limited to 30 lbs.
Cutting with knives and the use of other utensilsBendingStanding for extended periods (2+ hours)Safe operation of ovens and stovesConsiderable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noisesEmployee conductIt is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceResort DiscountsHoliday Pay, Paid Time Off and Sick Pay401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)Voluntary Life InsuranceShort Term & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramParking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes
Wage:
$19.50 - 21.50 /hour, plus a culinary appreciation feeApplication Deadline:
Hiring will occur on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until October 1st or until the positions are filled.Primary Purpose of PositionThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepares 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/ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED2 to 5 years of baking experience preferredCulinary degree preferredSpecial Skills/EquipmentAble to accurately measure ingredientsSkilled in the use of a wide array of kitchen and baking equipmentEssential Physical RequirementsLifting boxes and trays not limited to 30 lbs.
Cutting with knives and the use of other utensilsBendingStanding for extended periods (2+ hours)Safe operation of ovens and stovesConsiderable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noisesEmployee conductIt is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceResort DiscountsHoliday Pay, Paid Time Off and Sick Pay401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)Voluntary Life InsuranceShort Term & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramParking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes