Pastry Cook II - Limelight Boulder

Limelight Hotels; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Limelight Hotels is seeking a Pastry Cook II to join their culinary team in Boulder, CO. This role focuses on creating high-quality desserts and mentoring entry-level pastry cooks, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Candidates should have a strong background in pastry arts, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs

Flexible Spending Account Programs

Life Insurance Programs

Paid Time Off Programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in pastry work required.
• 1 year as a pastry cook in luxury or fine dining preferred.
• Proficient in written and verbal English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares recipes with minimal supervision for daily service.
• Maintains dessert station mise en place per Chef's specifications.
• Cleans and organizes station during and after shifts.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Baking Techniques

Education

Culinary school certificate

Associate degree in pastry arts

Job description

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Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Pastry Cook II plays a key role in crafting a diverse selection of complex baked goods and desserts. This position requires advanced culinary skills, including creating fillings, glazes, and decorating cakes and pastries to a high standard. The Pastry Cook II also supports the team by mentoring entry-level pastry cooks, assisting with menu development, and managing inventory control to ensure efficient operations. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $22.00 to $26.40 per hour, actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 22, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintains dessert station mise en place according to Chef’s specifications
• Prepares all recipes under minimal supervision as required for daily service
• Basic knowledge of pastry functions such as standard mixing procedures, baking time and temperatures, sanitation and proper handling of mise en place
• Assist Executive Chef, Banquet Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine in plating
• Maintains station cleanliness during shift
• Completes daily production list by shift end
• Cleans station at shift end
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
• Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Culinary school certificate or associate degree in pastry arts required
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in pastry work required
• 1 year experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more
• Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
• Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions
  
  

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
  
  

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Hospitality

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