Pastry Cook

Appellation Healdsburg•Healdsburg, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pastry Cook plays a vital role in our culinary team, crafting high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods that elevate the guest’s dining experience. This position demands creativity, precision, and a passion for pastry arts, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, upscale kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef/CDC and kitchen staff, Pastry Cook ensures all offerings meet the hotel’s exceptional standards for taste, presentation, and quality.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen with a focus on pastry, baking and dessert preparation
Daily on-premises presence required.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
SERV Safe certification and sexual harassment training required.
Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with colleagues during prep and service, ensuring smooth operations is a must
Familiarity with the local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing the handling of hazardous substances.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Frequent standing, walking and reaching (including overhead) for up to 8 hours per shift in a hot fast paced kitchen environment. Occasionally lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.
Ability to train staff (stage employees) and ensure levels of quality and customer service
Detail oriented, organized and efficient, and safety minded.
Sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
Enter data into a computer terminal, operate standard office equipment, and use telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone
Constant: sitting, standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs
Frequent: typing, use of mouse, bending of neck, climbing stairs
Occasional: twisting of neck
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; walking daily up and down the stairs and sitting for periods up to 4 hours and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institute is preferred but not required. Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

Prepare and Bake Pastries and Desserts: Execute recipes and instructions from the Pastry Chef to produce a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods with consistency and excellence.
Assist in menu development based on seasonal ingredients, and following recipes to maintain the highest food quality while ensuring the highest level of sanitation standards.
Ensure Presentation and Quality Standards: Maintain the hotel’s upscale dining reputation by delivering visually stunning and flavorful desserts.
Maintain Cleanliness and Organization: Keep the pastry station spotless, organized, and compliant with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Inventory and Supply Management: Help track inventory, order supplies, and reduce waste through efficient ingredient use.
Collaborate with Kitchen Team: Partner with kitchen staff to ensure seamless operations and timely service, especially during busy periods or events.
Adhere to Health and Safety Standards: Comply with all local health regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.