2026 FALL Culinary Pastry Extern

Wild Dunes Resort, Destination by Hyatt, is a premier destination located along the picturesque coastlines, offering guests a luxurious and memorable experience in a vibrant, hospitality-driven environment. Known for its exceptional service, upscale amenities, and scenic surroundings, Wild Dunes Resort prides itself on delivering high-quality guest experiences that combine comfort, recreation, and fine dining. As an esteemed resort, they emphasize investing in their team members, viewing colleagues not just as employees but as valued team members within a supportive and inclusive culture. They offer competitive wages, comprehensive training programs, and career growth opportunities to foster personal and professional success. The resort also provides an extensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time colleagues, ensuring a well-rounded workplace experience with perks such as medical insurance, paid time off, and recreational access.

The role of Pastry Extern at Wild Dunes Resort is a unique educational opportunity designed for individuals who are passionate about pastry arts and aspire to build their culinary careers within a professional and dynamic pastry kitchen. This position supports the resort's Pastry Chef and the pastry team while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-quality baking environment. The Pastry Extern will be actively involved in the preparation, presentation, and production of an array of pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, and specialty desserts that meet the resort’s rigorous culinary standards.

This role provides exposure to industry best practices, technical pastry skills, and a chance to learn from seasoned culinary professionals who are committed to mentorship and excellence. Throughout their externship, the successful candidate will engage in measuring, mixing, baking, decorating, plating, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food safety. Additionally, the role includes organizational responsibilities such as inventory management, product rotation, and assisting with receiving deliveries.

The Pastry Extern position is ideal for someone currently enrolled in a Baking or Pastry Arts academic program at an accredited institution, looking for an immersive, practical experience that complements their formal education. Although prior bakery or food service experience is preferred, it is not mandatory for this role; the primary focus is on the candidate’s eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a collaborative, hospitality-oriented setting.

At Wild Dunes Resort, this role not only enhances your technical culinary skills but also encourages the development of communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities critical in high-pressure foodservice environments. The resort prides itself on fostering an environment that values empathy, integrity, respect, inclusion, experimentation, and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring pastry chefs who wish to gain practical knowledge, contribute meaningfully to daily kitchen operations, and grow within the culinary hospitality industry while enjoying the unique perks and culture of a leading resort in a beautiful coastal setting.