Assistant Pastry Cook - $33 - $36/hour

Salamander Hospitality, Llc • Aspen, CO

1d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Pastry Chef committed to excellence and mastery of their craft. This role focuses on the precise and consistent production of high-quality pastries and desserts while supporting daily operations, assisting in leading the pastry team, and strengthening managerial and leadership capabilities. Working closely alongside Pastry Chef Sara Figueiredo, you will gain hands-on experience in refined techniques, organization, creative execution, menu development and leadership skills. Your discipline, professionalism, and drive for growth will be matched by our commitment to mentorship and long-term professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required three years’ experience in pastry minimum
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding. Spanish speaking skills are a plus
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations essential
• This position requires on-site presence at least four days per week with additional on-site work sometimes necessary.
• Fluency in English (spoken, written, and read) is required; Spanish is a plus but not necessary.
• Perform mathematical calculations including but not limited to conversion of recipes, inventories etc.
• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry production, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation across all outlets and banquet operations.
• Maintain open availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with business demands.
• Taste and evaluate products regularly to uphold flavor, texture, and quality standards.
• Develop, organize, and prioritize daily prep lists in accordance with operational needs and production timelines.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Pastry Cooks; confidently lead the department in the absence of the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Assist in creating, implementing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Pastry Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, banquet production, and creative initiatives.
• Support high-volume production for restaurants, in-room dining, events, and banquets while maintaining elevated quality standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, cost management, waste reduction, and proper product rotation.
• Ensure all recipes, plating guides, and presentation standards are executed with precision.
• Oversee mise en place completion, station organization, and equipment maintenance to departmental expectations.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hotel policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership, stewarding, banquet teams, and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service execution.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage a pastry kitchen with multiple operations while meeting production deadlines and maintaining professionalism.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture focused on growth, discipline, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment.
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment.
• 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, part-time employees can qualify to participate in a 401(k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours.
• Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees