Pastry Assistant

Brush Creek Ranch is a prestigious and scenic luxury ranch resort located in Saratoga, Wyoming. Known for its exceptional hospitality and dedication to providing outstanding guest experiences, Brush Creek Ranch combines the natural beauty of the Wyoming landscape with upscale amenities and personalized service. The ranch offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and culinary excellence, attracting visitors seeking both relaxation and recreation. It is a renowned destination in the hospitality industry for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and authentic Western heritage. The ranch's culinary team plays a critical role in sustaining its reputation by crafting exquisite menus that highlight local flavors and culinary creativity. Employment at Brush Creek Ranch includes a dynamic work environment where teamwork and employee growth are highly valued, offering competitive compensation including hourly wage and bonuses.

This particular role is a front-line Pastry Cook position reporting directly to the Executive Pastry Chef. It offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about pastry arts to develop their skills within a high-end resort setting. The position focuses on executing daily operational duties related to pastry production and bakery management. The Pastry Cook will learn to prepare and produce high-quality baked goods according to well-defined recipes and operational standards. As part of this role, the individual will adhere strictly to all food safety regulations set forth by federal, state, and local authorities, incorporating Brush Creek Ranch's Food and Beverage Work and Labor Standards (WLW SOPs) protocols.

The role involves comprehensive responsibilities that include inspecting food freshness, proper storage of all ingredients and prepared items, maintaining food and labor costs, and assisting with supervision of the stewarding department. The Pastry Cook will be instrumental in ensuring that all recipes and portion controls are followed meticulously to maintain the high standards expected at Brush Creek Ranch. Additionally, this position demands a team-oriented mindset where the Pastry Cook helps foster a positive work environment marked by cooperation and mutual respect. There is also an emphasis on mentoring and career development of associates, aligning with Brush Creek Ranch’s culture of professional growth.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work with a creative and energetic team, enhancing their skills in chocolate work, bread making, baking techniques, and basic cooking competencies including sautéing, broiling, frying, and more. The role requires basic computer knowledge to handle operational tasks with programs like Excel, Word, Outlook, and TM1. Culinary education or apprenticeship is preferred but not mandatory, highlighting the ranch's commitment to training and developing talent. This position is physically demanding but also requires mental engagement, blending hands-on production with planning and quality control.

Brush Creek Ranch offers compensation up to $17.00 an hour along with a 10% guaranteed end-of-season bonus, making it a competitive role within the hospitality industry. Located in the serene town of Saratoga, Wyoming, this job presents an excellent career path for those looking to grow within a luxury resort environment that values creativity, excellence, and guest satisfaction.