Pastry Cook

Evermore Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evermore Orlando Resort is seeking a seasoned Pastry Operations Manager to lead our high‑volume pastry department at a world‑class resort near Orlando.

You will develop menus, manage costs, train staff, and ensure quality for events and daily service across pastry production.

Join us to elevate our pastry program and guest experiences through innovation and skilled leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited pastry program.
• 3+ years of management experience in high‑volume resort and/or restaurant‑leading culinary operations.
• Creativity and knowledge of current pastry trends
• Attention to detail, able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Self‑starter that can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Inspired to always lead Evermore brand and Team Member values.
• Capable of working scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Capable of performing a variety of roles in a busy work environment
• Proficient in reading safety procedures and operating guidelines/instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the pastry operation providing leadership, fostering collaboration, creativity, excellence, continuous learning, growth and professionalism.
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain new recipes, presentations, and products.
• Supervise the preparation and production of all baked goods.
• Prepare specialty baked goods for in‑house and catered events.
• Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes.
• Control the effective storage and stock levels, while always being cost‑conscious.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking.
• Analyzes food costs and determines most cost‑effective recipes while maintaining quality.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
• Provides training and guidance to pastry staff performing related work.
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all requirements.
• Works to develop and research new recipes and creates decorative cakes, pastries and ornaments for special events, parties, and banquets.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Pastry program degree/certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Shape the Next Generation of Vacations! Evermore resort redefining what it means to vacation together. Just steps from Walt Disney World®, Evermore spans 1,100 acres and offers a one‑of‑a‑kind blend of spacious, upscale vacation homes, flats, and villas alongside the luxurious Conrad hotel.

About Evermore

Evermore resort redefining what it means to vacation together. Just steps from Walt Disney World®, Evermore spans 1,100 acres and offers a one‑of‑a‑kind blend of spacious, upscale vacation homes, flats, and villas alongside the luxurious Conrad hotel. Our team members are true trailblazers, reimagining the vacation experience for every guest. Here, guests create their own adventure — enjoying the best of both worlds: the comfort and privacy of multigenerational space, paired with the amenities and service of a world‑class resort. Our eight‑acre Evermore Bay, two championship golf courses, water sports facilities, pickleball courts, event spaces, and dining venues round out Evermore's luxurious, sophisticated offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and directing of the pastry operation providing inspiring leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, excellence, continuous learning, growth and professionalism.


• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.


• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new recipes, presentations, and products.


• Supervises the preparation and production of all baked goods.


• Prepares specialty baked goods for in‑house and catered events.


• Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes.


• Control the effective storage and stock levels, while always being cost‑conscious.


• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for baking.


• Analyzes food costs and determines most cost‑effective recipes while maintaining quality.


• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.


• Provides training and guidance to pastry staff performing related work.


• Ensure the kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all requirements.


• Works to develop and research new recipes and creates decorative cakes, pastries and ornaments for special events, parties, and banquets.

Education, Skills And Experience

• Degree or certification from an accredited pastry program.


• 3+ years of management experience in high‑volume resort and/or restaurant‑leading culinary operations.


• Creativity and knowledge of current pastry trends


• Attention to detail, able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with a wide range of people.


• Self‑starter that can work independently with minimal supervision.


• Inspired to always lead Evermore brand and Team Member values.


• Capable of working scheduled hours, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays


• Capable of performing a variety of roles in a busy work environment


• Proficient in reading safety procedures and operating guidelines/instructions in English.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and/or reach repeatedly.


• Able to safely lift, pull and push over 40 pounds.


• Able to be on your feet and move around for long periods at a time.


• Manual dexterity of hand to use all kitchen equipment.


• Ability to perform duties with varying temperature ranges.


• Vision and color recognition.


• Sense of smell

Evermore Culture

At Evermore, our purpose is Togetherness, and our vision is to make a more together world possible. Through relational wellness, we cultivate an inclusive, people‑first culture where collaboration, trust, and respect empower every Team Member to thrive. Our Values guide how we think, make decisions, and show up for our guests, one another, and the moments that matter most. We are committed to acting with integrity, striving for the extraordinary, and recognizing that our greatest success comes when we succeed together.

We offer our Team Members competitive pay, along with a range of benefits including FREE Life Insurance, FREE Short‑Term Disability, FREE Long‑Term Disability. Additionally, we provide affordable health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for your dependents. Furthermore, we offer a 401K with employer match, a robust paid time off policy, parental and grandparent leave, as well as family and pet bereavement leave. We also have unique policies in support of our team and significant relationships in their lives.

EOE/M/F/D/V