Lux Resort Pastry Line Cook — High-Volume, Creative

Spa Ojai

Ojai, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Spa Ojai is seeking a Pastry Cook 3 to join the culinary team at our luxury resort in Ojai, CA. You will assist with pastry production for breakfast, lunch and dinner for group dining events, using standard recipes and kitchen equipment, while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and cost control.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of pastry experience or training, ability to follow recipes, and strong English communication. Previous resort pastry experience and high-volume baking are a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year pastry experience or training equivalent.
Ability to follow recipes.
Ability to follow directions and work without daily supervision.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy and speed.
Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented, fast paced environment that fosters creativity.
Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure staff and guest satisfaction.
Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language.
Culinary Degree or Certificate from an accredited school.
Previous experience in resort cooking, baking, or pastries.
High-volume cooking or baking experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare pastry items as assigned.
Ensure quality control and consistency including: Foods are stored properly to include wrapped, labeled, and dated with expiration dates.
Proper taste and presentation of menu items.
Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.
Assist in receiving, storing and rotating food properly when it is received.
Prepare food items according to standard recipes or as specified on guest check
Prepare breakfast pastries to include: muffins, croissants, Danish, breads and other desserts as needed for outlets and group dining.
Create pastries to standards using sheeter, mixers, ice cream machine, ovens and other pastry kitchen equipment.
Assist and provide direct support to the Assistant Pasry Chefs in the creation and development of new menu items.
Provide exceptional service to guests in delivering special requests.
Proper use, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, including personal knives and other specialty tools.
Ensure station is set up, planning appropriate food portions and avoiding waste.
Produce orders in a timely manner and in accordance with specifications.
Adherence to state, local, Food Safety, MSDS, OSHA, and Health Department Regulations.
Prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Display work habits that promote accident prevention.
Communicate with the Pastry Chef, Assistant Pastry Chefs, and colleagues on a daily basis as well as other departments that are directly related to the Pastry Department (Stewards, Outlets, Catering, Engineering).
Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.