Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Pastry Chef

REPORTS TO: Executive Sous Chef

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

CLASSIFICATION: Year Round Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

General Purpose

To provide a superior customer experience at JHMR food & beverage outlets by developing and preparing a wide range of products and pastries.

Essential Functions

• Be able to direct staff to meet goals and expectations of restaurant.
• Set an example to all new staff and be able to instruct on kitchen protocol
• Be able to assist Executive Chef on special projects, overall kitchen management, and menu development
• Responsible for all Mise en Place, cleanliness, and readiness of the Pastry Kitchen
• Be constantly aware of the clock to ensure proper readiness for all service periods
• Be able to follow exact instructions with a sense of urgency
• Responsible for all pastry products for 4 different restaurants as well as other grab-and-go offerings

Other Functions

• Report anything that needs immediate attention to the appropriate manager

• Report anything that needs immediate attention to the appropriate manager
• Work with all restaurant staff to better serve guest
• Assist management in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen at all times
• Always on time and in proper uniform at beginning of shift including proper footwear

- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job-

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Knowledge of food products and proper handling
• Be able to safely operate all kitchen equipment
• Strong understanding of restaurant work
• Willingness to learn preparation and handling of ingredients
• Able to multitask on various levels
• Strong understanding of personal hygiene and sanitation techniques as they pertain to restaurant work
• Strong understanding of English language

Supervisory Duties

• Direct Reports: 5 pastry cooks

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Schedules and hours may fluctuate depending on business need and season.

Work Enviroment

• Work is predominantly performed in an indoor, fast-paced kitchen environment that can expose the incumbent to extreme temperatures from a hot cooking line to cold walk-in coolers and freezers. Many kitchen utensils and machinery are used as well as a variety of food products and cleaning chemicals.

Phyiscal Demands

• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Heavy lifting required up to a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, and grasp to stock and set restaurant, make food and beverage product, clean workspace, and serve guests as needed.
• Hearing and ability to receive detailed information through oral communication at a normal speaking level in a crowded, loud restaurant environment.

Required Education and experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Formal culinary training or the equivalent required
• Servesafe or equivalent preferred
• Minimum four years Pastry Cook experience
• Minimum two years Pastry Leadership in a Hotel, Resort or country Club.
• Experienced in Wedding cake and special occasion cake production and decoration.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

EEO STATEMENT

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is an AA/EEO Employer committed to a drug free workplace.