Pastry Cook

Horseshoe Bay Resort•Denver, CO

1d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Every interaction at Populus has the power to leave someone inspired, not just by exceptional hospitality, but by a deeper connection to nature, community, and one another. Whether you are welcoming guests, preparing a meal, caring for our spaces, or supporting the team behind the scenes, your work helps bring our mission to life and makes you an essential part of a new species of hospitality. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we believe exceptional hotels begin with exceptional people. As a Pastry Cook at Populus, you will play an important role in creating the pastries, desserts, and baked goods that support our culinary program across the hotel. Working closely with the culinary team, you will prepare pastry items for Pasque, Stellar Jay, and other hotel needs, helping ensure that every item is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and consistent with Populus standards. This is an opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented pastry professional to contribute to a growing culinary program and help shape the pastry offerings of a unique Denver hospitality destination.

Requirements

Previous pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
Experience preparing pastries, desserts, cakes, or other baked goods.
Cake decorating experience preferred.
Strong understanding of baking and pastry techniques.
An eye for detail and a strong sense of presentation.
The ability to consistently follow recipes and production specifications.
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
The ability to safely operate and care for pastry and kitchen equipment.
Creativity and enthusiasm for developing and presenting pastry offerings.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse culinary team.
A willingness to learn, grow, and support the team wherever needed.
The ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the position.
The ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

Prepare pastries, desserts, baked goods, cakes, and other pastry items according to established recipes and standards.
Produce pastry items for multiple hotel outlets, including Pasque and Stellar Jay.
Assist with developing and executing seasonal and special pastry offerings.
Prepare cakes, fillings, frostings, creams, sauces, doughs, batters, and other pastry components.
Decorate and finish cakes, pastries, and desserts with attention to detail and presentation.
Follow recipes and production specifications to ensure consistency in quality, flavor, texture, portioning, and appearance.
Assist with the preparation of desserts and pastry items for events, banquets, special occasions, and hotel programming.
Maintain organized and efficient pastry production while meeting established preparation and service timelines.
Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients and prepared products according to food safety standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen and work area throughout each shift.
Safely operate and properly care for ovens, mixers, food processors, and other pastry equipment.
Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate product or supply needs to culinary leadership.
Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, portioning, and utilization of ingredients.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety procedures.
Collaborate with chefs, culinary team members, and other hotel departments to support successful daily operations.
Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing pastry ingredients and supplies as needed.
Contribute ideas for new pastry items, presentations, and seasonal offerings.
Support other culinary and pastry responsibilities as assigned.