The Little Nell is Hiring a Pastry Cook III - The Little Nell - Winter Near Aspen, CO
Company DescriptionOwned 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 DescriptionSummary The Pastry Cook III will work in all areas of the pastry and bake shop environment and receive guidance from the Pastry Chef and management team. Knowledge and experience will be gained and advanced in areas such as knife skills; buffet and banquet service; In Room Dining service; ala carte service; menu planning; ice creams and sorbets; buffet and banquet service; bread baking; chocolate work; plate design and presentation and other aspects of the patisserie field. Shift hours and schedules will vary throughout the work week. Job Posting Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until August 15, 2024 Essential Job Functions
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
Plates desserts to order
Maintains station cleanliness during shift
Completes daily production list by shift end
Cleans station at shift end
Make Manager aware of guests’ comments and complaints
Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook
Report to shift on time
Comply with all policies and procedures for the Food and Beverage Department, The Little Nell, and Aspen One
Is familiar with hotel fire and safety procedures. Assist in emergency and security procedures as directed by management
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
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of one year experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred
Culinary degree or equivalent preferred
Ability to read recipes and follow instructions
Additional InformationSupervision Given and Received Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Received: Works under direct supervision of the Pastry Chef. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available. 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 BenefitsThis position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
Paid Time Off Programs
Paid Leave Programs
Employee Pass
Other company perks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700. This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Aspen One/ Aspen Skiing Company / Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks As of March 11th 2022, Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPEN Ventures & Aspen Hospitality will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace.