Pastry Cook

Summit Club; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Holiday Pay

Professional development opportunities

Work-Family culture

Job summary

A prestigious culinary organization located in Las Vegas is seeking a Pastry Chef Assistant to join their Culinary Department. The role involves creating and maintaining high pastry standards for casual to fine dining experiences. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of one year of culinary experience in upscale environments and preferably in pastry. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401k contributions, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of line cook or prep cook experience in large resorts, hotels, or clubs.
• At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels, and clubs preferred.
• Positive attitude and exceptional communication skills to serve members and guests.
• At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work with culinary leaders to create exemplary culinary standards.
• Ensure product quality control and procedures are maintained.
• Minimize waste with consistent procedures.
• Create and implement new menu ideas with the Pastry Chef.
• Monitor inventory levels through regular checks.
• 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 Pastry 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.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Baking techniques

Food quality control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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Job Description Summary

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Summit Club, set outside of Las Vegas, NV. Summit Club is seeking a Pastry Chef Assistant to join the Culinary Department. The Pastry Cook will be responsible to take direction towards innovative technique in pastry, bakery, and presentation of the baking program and all desserts. The Pastry Cook will be responsible for items including casual dining to fine dining experiences within the club, producing the Club’s Pastry standards in desserts. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees. Reports to Summit's Pastry Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all culinary and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
• 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 Pastry 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 Pastry 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

• At least one year of line cook or prep cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs required.
• Culinary degree and pedigree preferred.
• Experience in pastry and desserts preferred.
• At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs required.
• Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• 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)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

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.