Are you passionate about advancing your culinary career while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Colorado Rockies? Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring pastry professionals to grow their skills in an environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. Situated on 6,500 acres of pristine wilderness, our property provides an ideal balance of career development and work-life harmony. We offer subsidized staff housing with shared living spaces, making it affordable to live in one of Colorado's most stunning mountain towns. Outside of work, enjoy year-round access to skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding.

Principle Purpose of Job

The Pastry Cook plays a vital role in crafting exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. In this role, you’ll work alongside a team of talented professionals, preparing high-quality baked goods and desserts that reflect our commitment to culinary artistry. With opportunities to rotate through Heck's Tavern, Ranch House Restaurant, Volario's, Café Giocondo, and our Banquets team, this position provides a dynamic and diverse environment to grow your skills and career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, inventory, and maintain assigned pastry stations or projects under the direction of the Pastry Chef.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to recipe specifications and presented beautifully.
• Perform mise en place duties, including setup, prep, and thorough cleaning of assigned stations.
• Maintain knowledge of proper food storage, handling practices, and health codes.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure food is properly dated and labeled.
• Execute opening and closing duties efficiently, supporting the overall success of the kitchen.
• Exhibit strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve departmental and resort-wide goals.
• Contribute to the Ranch mission by maintaining quality standards and guest satisfaction.
• Other duties assigned by Pastry Chef and/or Sous Chef.

• High School diploma or equivalent required; pastry degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of professional kitchen experience in a restaurant, hotel, or resort setting.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and health codes.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, and navigate a large property, including stairs.

Compensation Description:

$18.00/hr Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer. 

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.