Pastry Chef for Banquets & Resort Desserts

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa; Town of Lyons (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Gym discount

Room discounts

Theatre coupons

Parking

Insurance after 30 days

401k with match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI, is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. You will work with the Executive Chef to craft pastries and baked goods for outlets and banquets, maintaining high kitchen standards and delivering memorable experiences for guests.

The role requires experience in high-volume pastry production, knife handling, and accurate recipe execution; you must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and flexible to include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High-volume pastry production experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Proficient in knife handling and baking techniques.
• Basic English comprehension and math skills for recipes and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality pastry production and presentation according to standard recipes and banquet orders.
• Demonstrate creativity and passion in developing and revising pastry menus.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and manage workstation production.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations through proper ordering, storage, and rotation of food products.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized, adhering to health code standards.
• Analyze food costs to create cost-effective recipes without sacrificing quality.
• Assist in organizing events, VIPs, and staff functions, while maintaining production records and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Pastry production

Attention to detail

Knife handling

Cooking techniques

Basic prep

English reading

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micros printer

Job description

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI, is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. You will work with the Executive Chef to craft pastries and baked goods for outlets and banquets, maintaining high kitchen standards and delivering memorable experiences for guests.

The role requires experience in high-volume pastry production, knife handling, and accurate recipe execution; you must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and flexible to include weekends and holidays.