Lead Pastry Cook

2 months ago


Big Sky, United States Moonlight Basin Full time

With the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our employees make the Moonlight Basin experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Moonlight Basin is looking for you.

Our staff consists of locals, and seasonal workers from all 50 states as well as international students and workers from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Moonlight Basin family

Summer Season ends October 5, possible lead to a winter season position or full time.

Lead Pastry Cook/Chef:

The Pastry Lead will work closely with the Executive Pastry Chef to craft delicious desserts and pastries, monitor quality of items, assist with inventory and maintaining accurate rotation of stock, observe and correct food safety issues, and monitor work in the Executive Pastry Chef's absence from the kitchen.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Set up workstation based on menu items, banquet event orders and specials, and ensures all stations are ready for the shift.
  • Scale/Measure ingredients for production.
  • Observe standards of excellence to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation of all pastries and desserts.
  • Monitor the stock of baking ingredients notify the Executive Pastry Chef when new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section are needed.
  • Supervise and train staff members when needed.
  • Follow proper sanitation and safety guidelines.
  • Keep kitchen work and storage areas clean and organized.
  • Ensure all food is dated, rotated, and stored in proper containers in refrigerators and freezers, to maintain freshness.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

  • Three (3) or more years' experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Lead, Baker, or relevant role.
  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field.
  • High school diploma.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high energy and busy environment.
  • Works well under pressure.
  • Ability to read recipes and follow directions.
  • Ability to handle knives, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment efficiently and safely such as knives, combi ovens, open gas ranges, and mixers.
  • Able to demonstrate culinary techniques such as cutting, cooking principles, plate presentations and proper sanitation and safety practices.
  • Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to make sound and rational decisions in performance of duties.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • End-of-season if you complete the season.
  • Employee Appreciation Bonus
  • Complimentary meal per shift
  • End-of-season employee celebration.
  • Retail store discount
  • Employee housing in Big Sky
  • Free transportation to Moonlight from employee housing and Bozeman daily.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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