Lead Pastry Chef: Menu Designer & Dessert Expert

Wildhorse Resort & Casino; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton is seeking a lead Pastry/Chef to design, prepare, and present high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts, directing the pastry department. You may create, test, and update menus while ensuring strict sanitation and inventory controls in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include maintaining an organized workspace, training staff, coordinating with culinary teams, and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Six months of entry-level pastry or baking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Licensed or certified as a food handler or completes within 30 days of employment.
• Able to read and follow written recipes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts.
• Lead the pastry department and maintain an organized workspace.
• Create, test, and update menus.
• Maintain sanitation and inventory controls.

Skills

Pastry experience

Recipe reading

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Food handler certification

Tools

Mixers

Ovens

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton is seeking a lead Pastry/Chef to design, prepare, and present high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts, directing the pastry department. You may create, test, and update menus while ensuring strict sanitation and inventory controls in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include maintaining an organized workspace, training staff, coordinating with culinary teams, and upholding safety standards.