Pastry Cook 1-3

Alyeska Resort•Anchorage, AK

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a team player with a passion for creating sweet and savory treats? Do you have the skills and attention to detail to deliver high-quality pastries and desserts? If you’re looking for your next career opportunity and want to immerse yourself in beautiful mother nature, then Alyeska Resort is the place for you! We’re looking for Pastry Cook Professionals to join our culinary team in Girdwood, Alaska . What You’ll Do As a Pastry Cook you will play a key role in: Preparing and baking a variety of pastries and desserts: Following established recipes and guidelines, you'll be responsible for creating pastries, cakes, and other baked goods that meet the resort's high standards. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation: Adhere to strict health and safety regulations to ensure a clean and organized work environment. Assist with inventory management: Monitor stock levels of ingredients, ensure proper storage and rotation of products, and assist in ordering supplies. Collaborate with the culinary team: Work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef, other Pastry Chefs, Bakers, and Assistants to execute daily production and fulfill orders. Ensure quality and consistency: Participate in the preparation of products according to quality, quantity, taste, and presentation standards.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent: Formal education, along with related experience and/or training.
Thorough knowledge of basic dessert and pastry techniques: Possess a strong understanding of fundamental pastry skills.
Good basic knowledge of cakes, tarts, fillings, icings, sauces, and dessert assembly: Be familiar with different pastry components and their assembly.
Good working knowledge of operating kitchen equipment and accepted sanitation standards: Be proficient in using kitchen equipment and adhering to hygiene practices.
Ability to read and interpret menus, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals: Be able to follow instructions and guidelines.
Be on your feet for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Handle heavy kitchen equipment and ingredients – must be able to grasp, lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 200 lbs.
Work in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 200 lbs.
Adapt to seasonal menu changes and special events.

Nice To Haves

Culinary apprenticeship or formal training preferred: Gain skills and knowledge through culinary schooling or an apprenticeship program.
3-5 years of prior hotel/restaurant pastry experience preferred: Gain experience in a professional culinary setting.