Pastry Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Spa access

Paid time off

Life insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

Canyon Ranch is seeking a pastry-focused colleague in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves preparing high-quality pastries and desserts following Canyon Ranch recipes, while maintaining food safety and kitchen standards.

Qualified candidates bring 1–2 years of pastry/dessert experience and may hold an associate's degree in baking and pastry. Open availability, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of pastry, baking, or dessert preparation experience required.
• Associate's degree in baking and pastry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, and baked goods per Canyon Ranch recipes and standards.
• Assist with opening/closing pastry operations and maintain organized stations.
• Expand knowledge of recipes, baking techniques, and presentation expectations.
• Monitor recipe execution and report discrepancies to ensure quality.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness per Health Dept. regulations and ServSafe.
• Support teammates and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

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.

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