Pastry Cook - Luxury Resort Desserts & Plating

Relais & Châteaux; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation/travel assistance forselect

Training and development opportunities

Employee dining privileges

Job summary

Twin Farms, situated in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This hands-on role emphasizes craftsmanship, creativity, and detail in desserts, pastries, breads, and pastry components across dining experiences and events.

You will collaborate with pastry leadership and the broader culinary team to develop seasonal menus, ensure quality presentation, and uphold our high standards of hospitality for our adult-only luxury resort.

Qualifications

• Previous professional pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
• Fine dining, luxury hospitality, bakery, or high-quality restaurant experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• A genuine interest in pastry and a desire to continue learning.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a professional kitchen.
• Dependability and strong follow-through.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with others.
• Flexibility and comfort working in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, baked goods, and pastry components with a focus on quality, consistency, flavor, and presentation.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal menus, new desserts, and special preparations.
• Assist with finishing, plating, and presentation for dining service, private experiences, and special events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared workstation throughout each shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and handling standards.
• Work closely with the pastry, culinary, and service teams to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Help monitor product usage, waste, and inventory while supporting thoughtful kitchen operations.
• Assist with receiving, storage, rotation, and organization of pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Contribute ideas, ask questions, and continue building your technical pastry skills alongside an experienced culinary team.

Skills

Professional pastry experience

Fine dining / luxury hospitality

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Kitchen organization

Dependability

Collaborative approach

Flexibility in hospitality

Job description

Twin Farms, situated in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This hands-on role emphasizes craftsmanship, creativity, and detail in desserts, pastries, breads, and pastry components across dining experiences and events.

You will collaborate with pastry leadership and the broader culinary team to develop seasonal menus, ensure quality presentation, and uphold our high standards of hospitality for our adult-only luxury resort.