Pastry Cook and Baker

Hotel Leveque; Weston (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hotel Leveque is looking for an inspired Pastry Cook to join their team in Weston, Vermont. You will assist in the production of baked goods and uphold the highest standards of quality in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate should have professional kitchen experience or a strong passion for baking, along with a commitment to creativity and excellence. This role offers opportunities for paid time off, holiday pay, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or bakery preferred.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques and baking processes.
• Basic math skills for measuring and scaling recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts.
• Ensure quality and presentation standards are upheld.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Assist during service periods and special events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork abilities

Technical baking skills

Time management

Education

Culinary school or baking program

Apprenticeship experience

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Elevate Your Baking Career at The Green Cat Bakery! The Green Cat Bakery & Café is more than a bakery, it’s a place where craft is taken seriously, every detail is intentional, and there’s always something new to discover.

About this Job

We are seeking an inspired and talented Pastry Cook to assist with the production of baked goods, laminated pastries, breads and desserts while upholding the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Ideal candidates will have professional kitchen experience or a strong passion for baking and a desire to grow and learn within a creative and collaborative team.

This role requires technical baking skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to consistency and excellence.

What's in it for you

• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

What you’ll be doing

• Baking & Production
  • Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts according to established recipes
  • Assist with dough preparation, portioning, decorating, and monitoring baking processes
  • Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and portioning standards are upheld
• Preparation & Organization
  • Manage ingredients, tools, and equipment efficiently
  • Properly label, store, and rotate ingredients and products
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation following food safety and sanitation standards
  • Support inventory management
  • Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and other team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
  • Assist during service periods and special events
• Quality Control & Presentation
  • Uphold visual and flavor standards across all pastry items
  • Decorate baked goods with creativity and precision
  • Stay informed on industry trends and new techniques
  • Remain open to learning and mastering new recipes and procedures
• Experience & Education
  • Previous experience in a professional kitchen or bakery preferred
  • Culinary school, baking program, or apprenticeship experience a plus
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of pastry techniques and baking processes
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety standards
  • Basic math skills for measuring and scaling recipes
• Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and artistic sensibility for decorating and plating
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
  • Time management skills and a passion for culinary arts

Physical

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently during the workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.