Pastry Cook

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection in Napa Valley is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft desserts and breads that elevate our dining experiences. You will work with a talented culinary team to compose mise en place, execute pastry production, and ensure consistent high-quality presentation in a luxury resort setting.

This role emphasizes precision, food safety, and collaboration with kitchen staff. The starting wage is $23.00 per hour, with decisions based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Formal training or education in culinary arts, with pastry and baking focus.
• One year Cook III level or previous Cook II experience.
• Proficient in baking methods, dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
• Strong focus on precision and presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Current Food Handler’s Card required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check function sheets and requisitions and plan tasks for the day.
• Prepare mise en place for the day.
• Practice stock rotation, storage, and minimize waste.
• Assist in supervision and training of other cooks.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and follow health, safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Report suspicious persons in the kitchen.
• Organize outlet orders and needs.

Skills

Pastry & baking techniques

Attention to detail

Stock rotation (kitchen)

Education

Culinary arts training

Job description

Company Description

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is the resort of new Napa, bringing a bold, dynamic energy and creating an unrivaled destination and community itself. Set on over 700 acres of rolling vineyards and farmland in the southern section of Napa Valley’s wine-growing region with access to both Napa and Sonoma, the resort includes 135 airy cottage guestrooms and suites, featuring outdoor terraces with fire pits and views of the Mayacamas Mountains. Stanly Ranch offers a rare ownership opportunity consisting of a limited collection of three- to six-bedroom Vineyard Homes and furnished two-bedroom Villas. The resort features Halehouse, an Auberge spa offering targeted and intentional treatments that help you reach your full potential, three unique dining venues including Bear, which pays homage to local farmers and makers, and a behind-the-scenes look at wine country with a unique range of thrilling adventures and immersive experiences. Embracing its 100-year Napa Valley history, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection has undergone an evolution from a working ranch to a deeply-rooted luxury destination capturing the casual honest luxury of culture and cultivation.

Job Description

Join our team as a Pastry Cook and become part of the Auberge Family. As part of the Auberge family, we are looking for a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess. You play an integral role in curating an unforgettable dining experience, leaving an indelible mark on the palates of our patrons.

Responsibilities

• Check function sheets and restaurant requisitions and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished that day.
• Prepare determined mise en place for the day.
• Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Assists in supervision and/or training of other cooks.
• Keeps work area clean at all times and adheres to all standards of health, safety, hygiene and sanitation.
• Reporting of suspicious persons in the kitchen.
• Organize outlet orders and needs.

The starting range for this position is $23.00. This is the pay rate for this position that Stanly Ranch reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Qualifications

• Formal training or education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
• One year Cook III level or previous Cook II 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.
• Current Food Handler’s Card Required (within 30 Days of Hire).

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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