Intermediate Pastry Cook - Winter Seasonal

Company: Vail Mountain
Location: Vail
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.--As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you're looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.- The 10th, Vail's critically acclaimed on-mountain fine-dining restaurant is looking for an INTERMEDIATE PASTRY & BAKING COOK to join our outstanding restaurant staff. The 10th serves an upscale sit-down lunch daily, complete with a boot room for guests to enjoy slippers while they dine! Located at the top of Gondola One at Mid-Vail, The 10th is accessed either by ski-in and ski-out during the day or via Vail's brand new high tech Gondola One. Modern. Alpine. Inspired. The 10th redefines classic alpine cuisine and elevates service to new standards in Vail. The 10th on Vail Mountain is seeking a talented, career-oriented individual with creativity, a passion for food, and who is committed to delivering excellence at all times. This individual is to possess intermediate baking techniques and skills, must have the ability to work unsupervised, and always has a sense of urgency. Applicants are expected to adhere to the company's mission, vision and value statements. Individuals must be knowledgeable of the company's policies and initiatives for Vail Mountain Dining, Environmental, and Health and Safety. This position will have specific responsibilities within these areas and individuals are expected to understand them. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for preparation of daily breads for the service, line, events and special requests, including table bread service, burger buns, focaccia and other breads as needed.
• Liaise with Supervisors, Sous Chefs, and Lead Warehouse Clerk daily to organize timely meal requirements ensuring consistency in quality, taste and presentation.
• Ensure all coolers, freezers and walk-ins are maintained at the company's and health inspector's food safety standards and HAACP standards including the daily logging of refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Follow and enforce kitchen safety regulations. In particular, 100% compliance of the cut glove policy.
• Execute special requests/first tracks breakfasts/groups/weddings/buy-out events needs as per banquet event orders.
• Assist other departments when need arises.
• Attend all trainings and classes as assigned or advised by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor or Senior Management. Qualifications:
  • One year minimum pastry and baking experience in a fine dining and high volume establishment required.
  • Ability to work with various bread and pastry dough and breakfast pastries required.
  • Possess the following key essential qualities - adaptability, flexibility, positive attitude, even temperament and a keen eye for detail required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to lift 40+ lbs required.
  • Ability to speak read and write in English required.
  • Ability to work standing for 8+ hours required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older required.
  • Flexibility in scheduling, ability to work weekends and holidays including: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, December 23rd to January 4th, President's Day Weekend and other holidays as requested required.
  • High Altitude pastry and baking experience preferred.
  • High Volume baking experience preferred.
  • ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification (or be able to attain) - required?
  • Progressive culinary experience working in a kitchen with an emphasis on line cooking in fine dining and high volume preferred.
  • Previous supervisory/managerial experience preferred. Learn More About:The 10th: Vail Mountain Dining: Grooming Policy: The budgeted range starts at 13.25-14.50.- Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. The perks and benefits include
    Free ski passes for employees- 401(k) retirement plan-- Accrued Sick Time- Discount lift tickets for friends and family- Free ski lessons- Discounted lodging, food (including $5 meals), gear, and mountain shuttles- Discounted bike haul & golf- Excellent training & professional development- Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus-

    Critical Illness and Accident plansMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (only available once eligible employees work 750 hours)-- Free ski passes for dependents Be a part of the resort where it all started. Imagine belonging to a team that delivers the life of luxury to its guests while infusing the mountain lifestyle in every experience. Are you someone that never settles for second best? Take your mountain exploration to the next level and join a passionate group of people who thrive on extraordinary customer service. Come help us deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled and unflinching. Join the team at Vail - a place that's Like Nothing on Earth. Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID 287428

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