Pastry Cook

Auberge Collection; Town of Gardiner (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection in the Hudson Valley, NY, is seeking a Culinary Artisan to lead pastry and baking efforts, crafting unforgettable dining experiences for guests at this 140-acre retreat near New York City.

You will convert recipes, support the Pastry Chef, manage requisitions, maintain stock rotation, and ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards across the kitchen. Formal culinary training with pastry focus and 1+ year experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Formal training or education in culinary arts with pastry/baking focus.
• 1 year Cook IV level or prior Cook III experience.
• Proficient in dough prep, pastry shaping and decorating.
• Strong focus on precision for pastries and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Converts recipes and measurements to daily requirements.
• Assists Pastry Chef with a positive, self-motivating attitude.
• Checks function sheets and requisitions; lists tasks to be done.
• Practices stock rotation, storage, and reduces waste and spoilage.
• Keeps the area clean and adheres to health and sanitation standards.
• Places orders and initiates work orders to maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary arts

Pastry & baking techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand‑alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school.

Job Description

Step into the realm of culinary excellence as a key player in our kitchen brigade. Whether you're a savant with savory delights or a lover of sweet symphonies, embrace the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess. As a Culinary Artisan, you play an integral role in curating an unforgettable dining experience, leaving an indelible mark on the palates of our patrons.

• Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• AssistsPastry Chef with a positive self-motivating attitude.
• Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
• Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Keeps the working area clean at all times and adheres to all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Orders supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fills out Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.

Qualifications

• Formal training or education in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
• One year Cook IV level or previous Cook III 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.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

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

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

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