Banquet Pastry Chef - Desserts for Buffets

Skytop Lodge; Skytop (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Yearly wage increases

Use of property amenities

Job summary

Skytop Lodge is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare desserts for banquets and buffets, working with the Executive Pastry Chef to deliver desserts from production through service. This hands-on role emphasizes flavor, presentation, and consistency, while supporting teammates on a busy service.

Weekend/holiday availability is required. Experience in professional bakery/kitchen, ability to scale recipes, finish and plate desserts, and ensure high presentation standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional bakery or kitchen, with a foundation in baking, pastry preparation and dessert presentation.
• Comfort using standard pastry equipment, following recipes, scaling batches and balancing prep with service deadlines.
• A dependable work ethic, a willingness to learn and the ability to stay organized when the pace picks up.
• Respect for teammates and pride in the work presented to guests; a baking and pastry degree or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bake and prepare pastries, cakes and desserts for banquet functions and buffet service.
• Turn daily production lists and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) into organized prep, accurate quantities and desserts ready on time.
• Finish, garnish and plate desserts with care, keeping quality consistent from the first portion to the last.
• Help set up dessert buffets, maintain presentation and replenish items throughout service.
• Work closely with the pastry and banquet teams, communicate changing needs and help teammates keep service moving.
• Keep your station, tools and equipment clean. Follow food safety and allergen procedures, label and rotate products, and manage portions to reduce waste.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal desserts and buffet offerings, and leave the next shift organized and prepared.

Skills

Bakery experience

Dessert presentation

Teamwork

Pastry degree preferred

Education

Pastry degree (preferred)

Job description

Skytop Lodge is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare desserts for banquets and buffets, working with the Executive Pastry Chef to deliver desserts from production through service. This hands-on role emphasizes flavor, presentation, and consistency, while supporting teammates on a busy service.

Weekend/holiday availability is required. Experience in professional bakery/kitchen, ability to scale recipes, finish and plate desserts, and ensure high presentation standards are essential.