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Come be a part of something bigger Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesnt love to get away)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
Employee family events (bring the kids)
Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
Many more, please inquire for more details Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts.

Overview:

The Lead Pastry Cook role is to act as a leader in the pastry kitchen and prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop amazing new tastes and recipes. This role should be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

Job Description:

? Facilitate event orders in the absence of the Pastry Chef.
? Maintain a keen attention to detail.
? Attend and participate in training events with Pastry Chef.
? Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
? Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
? Creating new and exciting desserts and seasonal items to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
? Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes, pastries and other desserts using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
? Great attention to detail and creativity.
? In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
? Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, vegan, sugarless etc.)
? Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
? Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
? Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
? Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station.
? Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Executive and Sous Chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
? Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
? Organizing and leadership skills.
? Supervise, motivate, and train staff members, when needed to work more efficiently.
? Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
? Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings

Schedule:

Full-Time 30+ Hours a Week

This is a 24-7, 365 day a year business that will require some work during nights, weekends and holidays. Must have a flexible schedule that can move between shifts and days as needed.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off- up to 11 days in your first year.
Paid Sick Time
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA/FSA accounts
Employer paid group life and ADD insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Pet insuranceA hot free meal daily
Free Golf, Mini Golf, and Disk Golf for you +1
Free access to the Fitness Center, Pool, and Hot Tubs for you +1
Discounts on Food, Retail and Spa.
Discounts on hotel rooms to affiliated properties in the Benchmark Pyramid portfolio (including Skamania Lodge).
Discounts to Concerts, Columbia Store, Amusement Parks and more

Compensation: $23.00 Hr

LOCATION: Stevenson, WA

22 miles from White Salmon, WA

23 miles from Hood River, OR

28 miles from Washougal, WA

30 miles from Troutdale, OR

30 miles from Camus, WA

50 minutes from Vancouver, WA

50 minutes from Portland, OR

Qualifications:

• Has or is willing to obtain a Washington state food handlers card
• SERV Safe Manager Card (Optional)
• This position requires a minimum formal education of a high school diploma.
• A minimum of five years related experience and/or training working within the food industry as a Department Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Certificate in Culinary Arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field (Preferred) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to demonstrate and maintain consistent and efficient performance.
• Able to accomplish projects in a timely manner.

Compensation Range:
The compensation for this position is $23.00/Hr. - $23.00/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.

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