Pastry Artisan: Gourmet Desserts at a Luxury Inn

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with 4% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Career Growth

Job summary

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, CT, is seeking a Culinary Artisan to join our kitchen brigade and elevate pastry and dessert creations. You will convert recipes to daily production, support the Pastry Chef, and ensure clean, organized stations while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role requires formal pastry training and at least 1 year of Cook IV experience, with strong attention to detail and a passion for precise, high-quality presentation.

Qualifications

• Formal training in culinary arts with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
• One year Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
• Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
• Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• Assists Pastry Chef with a positive self-motivating attitude.
• Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
• Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Keeps the working area clean at all times and adheres to all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Orders supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fills out Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.

Skills

Pastry & baking techniques

Attention to detail

Recipe conversion & scaling

Education

Formal culinary arts training

Tools

Ovens & pastry equipment

Job description

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, CT, is seeking a Culinary Artisan to join our kitchen brigade and elevate pastry and dessert creations. You will convert recipes to daily production, support the Pastry Chef, and ensure clean, organized stations while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role requires formal pastry training and at least 1 year of Cook IV experience, with strong attention to detail and a passion for precise, high-quality presentation.