Pastry Cook

Brasada Ranch; Powell Butte (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free golf privileges

Seasonal Family Pass to athletic club

Employee discounts at restaurants, spa

Job summary

Brasada Ranch in Central Oregon is seeking a dedicated Line Cook with pastry experience to craft a range of desserts and help run a high-volume kitchen in a resort setting.

You will work alongside a talented culinary team to maintain quality, safety, and presentation across all pastry items and daily specials. This role requires flexibility, strong prep skills, and a passion for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Professional baking experience is required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of pastry, custards, sauces, and dessert plating."],
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Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, or other desserts
• Understands pastry custards and sauces, pastry quick breads and muffins, and puff pastry dough including croissant and Danish.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.

Skills

Professional baking

Teamwork

Communication

Stand for long hours

Job description

Love What You Do, Everyday. Picture this: Going to work and stepping into 1800 acres of natural beauty, amid the rolling hills and rugged high desert of Central Oregon. Each day, you’re surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of a passionate, award-winning hospitality team. Working alongside other top-of-their-game individuals, you’ll be dedicated to delivering, creating, and celebrating extraordinary guest experiences in an awe-inspiring setting.

Description

The Perks

Benefits

The views are pretty incredible. So are the people who work here. Our team truly is the heart and soul of Brasada Ranch, and they’re the reason we win awards like Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Resort in the Pacific Northwest for 3 years in a row. We know our people are instrumental to our success, so we offer competitive pay, great staff perks, and a culture that encourages fulfillment at work and in life. That’s why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision company sponsored benefit package available to full-time employees
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free golf privileges
• Seasonal Family Pass to the athletic center
• Employee discounts at all restaurants, spa services, and retail
• One complimentary trail ride with Brasada Trails

Not to mention, a variety of company-wide celebrations, like our end-of-season bash, holiday party, and scramble golf tournament/BBQ. Plus, a few generous raffles thrown in for good measure.

Role Description

To be successful in this position, you must have work ethic and attention to detail that is required to consistently produce high-quality culinary creations for our members and guests. You will need the motivation and drive to learn and grow in your position and be an integral member of a team that strives to be better each and every day.

Requirements

General Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, or other desserts
• Understands pastry custards and sauces, pastry quick breads and muffins, and puff pastry dough including croissant and Danish.
• Understands bread making, cake making and building.
• Basic knowledge of chocolate work and contemporary dessert plating.
• Perform accurate inventory and demonstrate desserts in front of public
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Ability to maintain high energy and positive attitude with our guests always in mind.
• Professional communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills/Traits

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• One year of professional baking experience required.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.

Food Handlers Card Required