Pastry Cook

Edgewood Tahoe Resort • Stateline, NV

6h

About The Position

The Pastry Cook at Edgewood Tahoe Resort contributes to the resort’s culinary program by preparing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods to the standards of a Forbes-rated luxury property. The role calls for attention to detail, technical skill, creativity, and consistency in creating memorable guest experiences through presentation and product quality.

The Pastry Cook prepares products for multiple outlets, including fine dining restaurants, the cafe, in-room dining, and banquet events. The role also assists with menu development and seasonal offerings under the direction of the Executive Pastry Chef, while maintaining food safety, sanitation, workstation organization, and proper ingredient handling.

Requirements

• One year of pastry or baking experience in a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining restaurant, or high-volume pastry operation.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques, including baking, lamination, chocolate work, custards, mousses, and plated dessert assembly.
• Ability to follow detailed recipes and deliver consistent, high-end presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and stack items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and plate pastries, breads, confections, and specialty desserts according to established recipes and resort standards.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, and feature desserts under the direction of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Meet resort presentation standards, portion controls, and quality guidelines.
• Maintain precision in flavor balance, texture, and visual appeal in support of Forbes and brand standards.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and plating guides to ensure consistency across fine dining restaurants, the cafe, in-room dining, and banquet events.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and ingredient freshness.
• Follow sanitation and food safety practices in accordance with local health codes and resort policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared items properly.
• Communicate inventory needs, product shortages, and equipment issues to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the team and business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed