Pastry Cook III - The Little Nell - Summer

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and offers luxury services and unparalleled access to America's most famous mountain town. A Relais & Châteaux resort, the Nell is frequently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The Little Nell is also home to the new The Nell Spa. During ski season, Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga; plus, a pool, hot tub, and a newly renovated spa and health club. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation. The Nell will debut its first hotel outside of Aspen at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2026. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

Job Description

Position Summary 
The Pastry Cook III is responsible for overseeing the pastry department, ensuring quality and consistency, managing inventory, and potentially leading a team. They may also contribute to the creation of new recipes or concepts and work closely with the head pastry chef to manage production schedules and staff training. This position reports to the Pastry Chef.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 15, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Maintains dessert station mise en place according to Chef’s specifications
•    Prepares all recipes under minimal supervision as required for daily service
•    Basic knowledge of pastry functions such as standard mixing procedures, baking time and temperatures, sanitation and proper handling of mise en place
•    Assist Pastry Chef, Banquet Chef and Restaurant Chef in plating
•    Maintains station cleanliness during shift
•    Completes daily production list by shift end
•    Cleans station at shift end
•    Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand
•    Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements
•    Culinary school certificate or associate degree in pastry arts required 
•    2-3 years’ experience in pastry work required
•    A minimum of one-year experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
•    Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more
•    Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
•    Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing 
•    Excellent time management skills
•    Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.
•    Ability to work under stressful circumstances
•    Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
•    Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner
•    Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
•    Ability to read recipes and follow instructions

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time. 
•    Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. 
•    Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
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