Pastry Cook - Twin Farms

Twin Farms; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee meal

Training, professional development, &\

Job summary

Twin Farms, a Forbes Five‑Star luxury resort in Barnard, Vermont, is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This hands-on role focuses on desserts, pastries, breads, and pastry components for dining experiences, special events, and seasonal offerings.

You will collaborate with pastry leadership and the broader culinary team, aiming to deliver craftsmanship, creativity, and meticulous presentation while maintaining a clean workstation and adhering to food safety standards.

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

Pastry

Dessert prep

Plating & presentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all-inclusive luxury resort exclusively for adults. Set on 300 acres of pristine countryside, the resort is renowned for its Forbes Five-Star hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table dining, and deeply personalized service.

Since opening in 1993, Twin Farms has been defined by timeless standards of excellence and a genuine commitment to thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality. Our team members are at the heart of the guest experience, bringing integrity, care, and pride to everything they do.

Twin Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with all applicable laws.

Twin Farms is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Barnard, Vermont.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a pastry professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, creativity, and the small details that make a guest experience memorable. Working closely with our pastry leadership and broader culinary team, you'll help create desserts, pastries, breads, and thoughtful touches across our dining experiences, special events, and seasonal offerings.

Whether you are building your pastry career or bringing several years of experience, we are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and excited to continue developing their craft.

What You'll Do

• 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.

• 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.

At Twin Farms, we believe that when our team members are genuinely cared for, they are empowered to deliver extraordinary hospitality. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support well-being, provide stability, and encourage long-term professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions

• Complimentary life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources

• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles

• Daily staff meal

• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance

• Employee referral bonuses

• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges