Assistant Pastry Cook - $33 - $36/hour

Salamander Hospitality, Llc•Aspen, CO

7d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Pastry Chef committed to excellence and mastery of their craft. This role focuses on the precise and consistent production of high-quality pastries and desserts while supporting daily operations, assisting in leading the pastry team, and strengthening managerial and leadership capabilities. Working closely alongside Pastry Chef Sara Figueiredo, you will gain hands-on experience in refined techniques, organization, creative execution, menu development and leadership skills. Your discipline, professionalism, and drive for growth will be matched by our commitment to mentorship and long-term professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required three years’ experience in pastry minimum
Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations essential
Perform mathematical calculations including but not limited to conversion of recipes, inventories etc.
Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Lead daily pastry production, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation across all outlets and banquet operations.
Maintain open availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with business demands.
Taste and evaluate products regularly to uphold flavor, texture, and quality standards.
Develop, organize, and prioritize daily prep lists in accordance with operational needs and production timelines.
Supervise, mentor, and support Pastry Cooks; confidently lead the department in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef.
Assist in creating, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, banquet production, and creative initiatives.
Support high-volume production for restaurants, in-room dining, events, and banquets while maintaining elevated quality standards.
Assist with ordering, inventory control, cost management, waste reduction, and proper product rotation.
Ensure all recipes, plating guides, and presentation standards are executed with precision.
Oversee mise en place completion, station organization, and equipment maintenance to departmental expectations.
Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hotel policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with culinary leadership, stewarding, banquet teams, and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service execution.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Manage a pastry kitchen with multiple operations while meeting production deadlines and maintaining professionalism.
Foster a positive, accountable team culture focused on growth, discipline, and operational excellence.

Benefits

One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals
Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage
Free onsite parking
Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; those full-timers who opt out of the ski pass are eligible for a bonus
50% discount on food and beverage for service professionals in the restaurant
25% discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
We-cycle program located on-site
Monthly service professional recognition program
Eligible for employee referral benefits
Annual recognition program with a live DJ and raffles
Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
Dark blue jeans are the dress code
Service Professional pet policy
Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
Hiking trails located directly on-site
White water rafting outing
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment (for full-time employees with employee contribution)
Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment (for full-time employees)
401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, part-time employees can qualify to participate in a 401(k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours.
401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period.