Pastry Cook I

Sun Valley Company; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Company in Sun Valley, ID seeks a Pastry Cook to craft breads, desserts, and pastries for our resort's restaurants and banquets. The role supports the Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef in producing high-quality baked goods that meet Sun Valley’s culinary standards.

Responsibilities include preparing breads per recipes, assisting in new bakery items, maintaining par levels, monitoring inventory, and ensuring clean, sanitary work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a culinary or pastry program or 5 years of industry experience.
• Fluent English is mandatory for clear communication.
• Ability to learn and handle kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads and baked goods according to resort recipes and standards.
• Assist in developing new bakery items for menus across outlets.
• Maintain appropriate par levels to meet event and outlet demands.
• Monitor inventory and communicate needs for ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and bakery equipment.
• Operate bakery equipment including bread slicers, steam kettles, sheeters, mixers, ovens, and walk-ins.
• Follow safety procedures when using equipment and handling food.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pastry Chef or management.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Kitchen safety

Education

Culinary or pastry program

Job description

• Food and Beverage
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PASTR003704

Description

As a Pastry Cook, you will take pride in providing top-of-the-line bread, desserts, and pastries for our restaurants and banquets. The Pastry Cook supports the Pastry Chef and Pastry Sous Chef in preparing all breads and baked goods required by the resort’s Food & Beverage operations. This position plays a key role in upholding the high-quality standards of Sun Valley’s culinary program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare breads and baked goods according to established resort recipes and standards

Assist in the development of new bakery items to support menus across all outlets

Maintain appropriate par levels of finished goods to meet event and outlet demands

Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs for raw ingredients and supplies

Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitation of work areas and bakery equipment

Operate a wide range of commercial bakery equipment including:
bread slicers, steam kettles, sheeters, bun rounders, mixers, proof boxes, ovens, and walk-ins

Follow all safety procedures when using equipment and handling food

Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, or management team

Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a culinary or pastry program or 5 years of experience in the industry
• The ability to read and speak English fluently is mandatory
• Possess strong verbal communication skills and the ability to hear and respond to instructions, inquiries, and information
• Ability to learn and handle kitchen cutlery efficiently and safely
• Can identify and safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
• Able to retain information as relayed by Supervisor and work without distraction
• Follow kitchen grooming standards to the letter
• Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, poking, and reaching

Can safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

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