Pastry Cook

Zuma Restaurant; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Family Meals

Rewards & Recognition

Staff Discount

Job summary

Zuma Vail is opening soon, bringing our world-renowned contemporary Japanese dining to the heart of the mountains. We’re hiring a Pastry Cook to join our opening team and craft pastries, desserts, and baked goods that delight guests.

Collaborate with the kitchen to uphold Zuma's standards, deliver plated desserts with precision, and contribute to a memorable dining experience. This role offers growth within a renowned brand and a vibrant mountain hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Cook or similar in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment.
• Solid pastry techniques: mixing, baking, piping, and decorating.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for Japanese cuisine and guest dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, and baked goods following Head Pastry Chef guidelines.
• Execute precise measurements to ensure consistency and quality in pastry creations.
• Prepare components for plated desserts (sauces, creams, garnishes, accompaniments).
• Bake, decorate, and finish pastries with attention to presentation standards.

Skills

Pastry production

Bakery techniques

Team collaboration

Japanese cuisine

Job description

Join Zuma Vail as ourPastry Cook. Zuma Vail is opening soon, bringing our world-renowned contemporary Japanese dining experience to the heart of the mountains. We’re now hiring passionate, energetic professionals to join our opening team.

Our Ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to delight our guests and elevate their dining experience. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to uphold Zuma's standards of excellence and deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the preparation and production of a diverse range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, following recipes and guidelines established by the Head Pastry Chef
• Execute precise measurements and techniques to ensure consistency and quality in all pastry creations
• Prepare and assemble components for plated desserts, including sauces, creams, garnishes, and accompaniments
• Bake, decorate, and finish pastries and desserts with attention to detail and presentation standards

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment
• Solid understanding of pastry techniques, including mixing, baking, piping, and decorating
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Health Benefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Staff discount,enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Join Us

We’re bringing a bold, new, and exceptional hospitality experience to the mountains, and we want you to be part of it! At Zuma, you’ll join a dynamic team, grow with a global brand, and be part of something truly special from day one.

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