Pastry Cook III The Little Nell Winter

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Ski Pass

Other company perks

Job summary

Aspen One in Aspen is seeking a Pastry Cook III to work across pastry and bake shop duties, under the guidance of the Pastry Chef and management. You will gain and advance skills in knife work, dessert plating, buffet service, in-room dining, and chocolate work, reporting to the Pastry Chef.

Requirements include a culinary certificate or pastry arts degree and 2–3 years of pastry experience in luxury settings; English proficiency is essential, Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary certificate or associate degree in pastry arts preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of pastry cook experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting preferred.
• 2–3 years of pastry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains dessert station mise en place according to Chef's specifications.
• Prepares recipes under supervision for daily service.
• Knowledge of pastry functions, mixing, baking times and sanitation.
• Assist Pastry Chef and other chefs in plating.
• Maintain station cleanliness during shift.
• Complete daily production list by shift end.
• Clean station at shift end.
• Complete tasks and projects as directed by management and assist other departments as needed.
• Organize kitchen items, dry goods, equipment and deliveries.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Education

Culinary Certificate or Associate Degree in Pastry Arts

Job description

Position Summary

The Pastry Cook III will work in all areas of the pastry and bake shop environment and receive guidance from the Pastry Chef and management team. Knowledge and experience will be gained and advanced in areas such as knife skills; buffet and banquet service; In Room Dining service; ala carte service; menu planning; ice creams and sorbets; buffet and banquet service; bread baking; chocolate work; plate design and presentation and other aspects of the patisserie field. This position reports to the Pastry Chef.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintains dessert station mise en place according to Chef's specifications
• Prepares all recipes under 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 Pastry Chef, Banquet Chef and Restaurant Chef 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:

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Culinary Certificate or Associate Degree in Pastry Arts preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in pastry work required

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 seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass
• 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

Aspen One participates in E-Verify.

E-Verify & Right to Work Poster

Compensation:

$23-$23