Artisan Pastry Cook for Banquets & Fine Dining

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is seeking a Pastry Cook to plan and prepare sweet items, breads, desserts, ice creams, and chocolates for breakfast, lunch, dinner, amenities, and special events. You will ensure product quality, follow recipes, and support kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-end setting.

The role requires 1–2 years pastry experience in fine dining or 3–4 years pastry work, plus English communication skills, math ability for recipes, and flexibility for shifts including third

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary school graduate with 1–2 years pastry experience in fine dining or 3–4 years pastry work experience including breakfast and lunch in a fine dining establishment
• Ability to communicate in English with vendors, guests and staff to their understanding
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations including conversion of recipes
• Current San Diego County food handler card
• Flexibility in scheduling, including 3rd shift if needed
• Must have own cooking tools to perform assigned duties
• Dedication to excellence with continued development of our hotel reputation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily production list and plate menu items and special requests
• Set up and maintain a clean, sanitary workstation
• Follow recipe specifications ensuring proper portion sizes and cooking methods
• Set up work station and assist in banquet dessert service as needed
• Coordinate with Chef on duty and other staff to ensure timely service
• Maintain professional atmosphere in the kitchen and adhere to safety standards

Skills

Pastry & Baking

Creative

Supervisory skills

Multi-tasking

Kitchen terminology

Product knowledge

English communication

Education

Culinary school graduate (1–2 yrs pastry)

Pastry work experience (3–4 yrs)

Tools

Cooking tools

Job description

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is seeking a Pastry Cook to plan and prepare sweet items, breads, desserts, ice creams, and chocolates for breakfast, lunch, dinner, amenities, and special events. You will ensure product quality, follow recipes, and support kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-end setting.

The role requires 1–2 years pastry experience in fine dining or 3–4 years pastry work, plus English communication skills, math ability for recipes, and flexibility for shifts including third