Pastry Cook

Canyon Ranch; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan after 30 days

25 days of personal and holiday time

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA is hiring a pastry cook to prepare high-quality pastries and desserts in line with our nutrition philosophy and presentation standards. You’ll support daily operations, help maintain clean, organized stations, and continuously learn Canyon Ranch recipes and techniques.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in pastry or an associate’s degree in baking and pastry, with open weekend/holiday availability and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years pastry, baking or dessert preparation experience or an associate's degree in baking and pastry.
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the shift.
• Health, dental and vision benefits after 30 days; 25 days PTO and maternity leave offered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with Canyon Ranch recipes, nutrition philosophy, and presentation standards.
• Support daily pastry operations by executing opening and closing procedures, maintaining organized workstations, and ensuring all products are prepared, stored, and presented according to established culinary standards.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of Canyon Ranch recipes, baking techniques, food preparation methods, and presentation expectations to support culinary excellence and ongoing professional development.
• Monitor recipe execution and product quality by identifying and reporting discrepancies in ingredients, yields, measurements, or preparation procedures to ensure recipe integrity and consistency.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness by properly handling, storing, labeling, and preparing food products in compliance with Health Department regulations, ServSafe requirements, and Canyon Ranch standards.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment by supporting teammates, demonstrating flexibility, maintaining attention to detail, and helping deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with the Canyon Ranch mission and values.

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Dessert preparation

Education

Associate's degree in baking and pastry

Job description

Overview

Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona and Lenox, Massachusetts. At these acclaimed properties, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer.

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America’s largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a recipient of Travel + Leisure’s Best Spa Award, as well as the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award.

Most recently, Canyon Ranch was honored by the MICHELIN Guide as the top wellness hotel and #1 resort in the Americas. with the Tucson and Lenox resorts having received prestigious MICHELIN Keys recognizing excellence in hospitality.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Prepare and present high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with Canyon Ranch recipes, nutrition philosophy, and presentation standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and exceptional product quality for every service period.
• Support daily pastry operations by executing opening and closing procedures, maintaining organized workstations, and ensuring all products are prepared, stored, and presented according to established culinary standards.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of Canyon Ranch recipes, baking techniques, food preparation methods, and presentation expectations to support culinary excellence and ongoing professional development.
• Monitor recipe execution and product quality by identifying and reporting discrepancies in ingredients, yields, measurements, or preparation procedures to ensure recipe integrity and consistency.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness by properly handling, storing, labeling, and preparing food products in compliance with Health Department regulations, ServSafe requirements, and Canyon Ranch standards.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen environment by supporting teammates, demonstrating flexibility, maintaining attention to detail, and helping deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with the Canyon Ranch mission and values.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bring 1-2 years of pastry, baking, dessert preparation, or an associate's degree in baking and pastry.
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick, and holidays).
• Supplemental healthcare options (including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage).
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity leave.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

PAY RANGE:$21.00 - $21.84 / hour