Pastry Cook I

FAENA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook 1. This senior role requires expertise in advanced pastry techniques and experience in high-volume service, focusing on quality execution and team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in luxury dining, showcasing creativity and precision in all aspects of pastry production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Advanced understanding of pastry techniques, chocolate work, doughs, creams, and frozen desserts.
• Ability to lead a station during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items according to executive chef recipes.
• Monitor oven and refrigeration equipment, ensuring all items are stored and rotated properly.
• Support training and supervision of Pastry Cook 2s and pastry interns.

Skills

Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution

Strong station management and time efficiency

Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics

Ability to lead by example and support junior team members

Organized, clean, and calm under pressure

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Description

Pastry Cook 1 is a senior production role responsible for executing complex pastry recipes and overseeing station organization, prep, and plating in alignment with Faena’s standards. This role requires technical skill, speed, and creativity to support service and banquet operations at the highest level.

This full-time position has an hourly wage of $33.00 per hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all baked goods, plated desserts, and specialty items according to executive chef recipes and standards

• Lead station setup and execution during service, ensuring mise en place is complete and organized

• Monitor oven and refrigeration equipment, ensuring all items are stored and rotated properly

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of pastry kitchen in compliance with DOH standards

• Support training and supervision of Pastry Cook 2s and pastry interns

• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house team to ensure dessert presentations align with guest experience

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant

• Advanced understanding of pastry techniques, chocolate work, doughs, creams, and frozen desserts

• Ability to lead a station during high-volume service

• Excellent time management and organization skills

• Food Handler Certification preffered

SKILLS

• Advanced pastry technique and recipe execution

• Strong station management and time efficiency

• Keen eye for plating precision and presentation aesthetics

• Ability to lead by example and support junior team members

• Organized, clean, and calm under pressure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas

• Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces

• Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

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