Assistant Pastry Cook - $33 - $36/hour

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 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

REQUIREMENTS

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for a minimum of 8 hours in length. Walking and standing are required for much of the work day and possibly for 8 hours or more.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift trays of food, food items, bags, cases weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Energetic environment where multiple tasks are being performed at the same time.
• Exposure to heat, steam, and noise from kitchen equipment, as well as handling hot items and sharp utensils.
• Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational needs of the outlet and resort.

Benefits:

• One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage
• Free onsite parking
• Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; those full-timers who opt out of the ski pass are eligible for a bonus
• 50% discount on food and beverage for service professionals in the restaurant
• 25% discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
• We-cycle program located on-site
• Monthly service professional recognition program
• Eligible for employee referral benefits
• Annual recognition program with a live DJ and raffles
• Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
• Dark blue jeans are the dress code
• Service Professional pet policy
• Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
• Hiking trails located directly on-site
• White water rafting outing

Summer Activities:

• Hike to Crater Lake, the Ute and Hanging Lake
• Bus, Hike or Cycle to Maroon Bells
• The Rodeo In Snowmass Village, Wednesday Evenings
• Mountain Biking on Snowmass or Aspen Mountains
• Attend a free summer concert in Snowmass on Thursday evenings
• Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain
• Attend a classical music concert at the Benedict Music Tent
• Fly Fishing
• Horseback riding
• White water rafting
• ATV excursion
• Attend a show at the Wheeler Opera House
• Visit the Historical Society and learn about Aspen's past

Winter Activities:

• Ski/Snowboard on Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain (Ajax)
• Snowshoe
• Skin on Ajax in the evening, or in the morning/afternoon/evening at Buttermilk and Snowmass
• Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain

RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, or an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position however it is not all inclusive. I know of no limitations that would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Aspen Meadows Resort.
• I have read and understand this job description:

Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: 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. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.