Pastry Chef

Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club Inc; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee meals

Career development

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Discovery Land Company is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead a high-volume pastry program at a world-class resort. You will collaborate with culinary and F&B leaders to uphold exemplary standards, while forecasting demand and managing procurement and quality control across all pastry items.

The role requires a culinary degree, 4–5 years in top-tier hospitality groups, and a track record of seasonal menu creation with local ingredients. Flexibility for evenings and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred.
• Proven pastry and dessert expertise.
• 4–5 years in large world-class resorts, hotels or clubs.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Work with culinary and F&B leaders to uphold exemplary pastry standards.
• Lead by example in the Pastry department and anticipate business levels.
• Oversee daily pastry procurement and ensure quality control.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and daily temperature records.
• Develop new menu ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Organize kitchen operations to handle daily restaurant covers.
• Monitor inventory and maintain equipment handling.
• Ensure portion sizes and recipes are consistently followed.
• Comply with all safety, health, and security standards.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Pastry leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all culinary and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
• Lead by example in the Pastry department, and anticipate business levels.
• Supervise daily procurement of specific pastry ingredients.
• Ensure continual product quality control and procedures are maintained on a daily basis.
• Minimize spoilage, waste, and over production with consistent procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists are completed and recorded daily.
• Continuously creating and implementing new menu ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Organize the kitchen and preparations in an efficient manner to cope with the daily restaurant covers.
• Monitoring inventory levels through regular inventory checks.
• Maintain all equipment and be sure it is properly handled and maintained by all culinary staff.
• Responsible for the quality of all pastry items prepared in the kitchen and ensure standard recipes are being followed on a consistent basis.
• Consistently checks food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
• Ensuring all dishes are uniform and that established portion sizes are adhered per the specifications set out by Executive Chef.
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation.
• All government, safety, health, and security standards are complied through the department at all times.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred.
• Proven experience and expertise in pasty and deserts.
• Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years’ experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range (only based on state/region laws)
• 401k Contribution
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)

About Us

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.

The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one‑of‑a‑kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

For more information about our company – please visit http://www.discoverylandco.com.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.

The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one‑of‑a‑kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

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