Pastry Cook - Banquets

Spokane, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Job Description

Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino stands as a premier hospitality and entertainment destination, renowned for its exceptional services and vibrant cultural atmosphere. Situated in a picturesque setting, the resort combines luxury accommodations, fine dining, gaming excitement, and event spaces that cater to a diverse clientele seeking memorable experiences. Known for its commitment to excellence, the resort emphasizes quality, professionalism, and guest satisfaction across every department, fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and employees.

The Pastry Cook position at Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who specialize in creating exquisite baked goods and desserts tailored for high-volume banquet, catering, and special event operations. Reporting directly to the Banquet Chef, this role involves the preparation of a wide variety of fresh pastries, bakery items, and plated desserts including cakes, tarts, cookies, breads, and other specialty confections. The Pastry Cook will adhere strictly to recipe specifications, brand standards, food safety guidelines, and presentation aesthetics to ensure consistent quality and customer delight.

This full-time, hands-on role is integral to the resort’s kitchen team, supporting events of different sizes and formality levels by producing desserts that not only meet volume demands but also uphold the highest standards of taste and appearance. The ideal candidate will be proficient in scaling recipes, managing production sequencing, and skillfully decorating desserts to satisfy the expectations of discerning patrons. They will operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently and maintain meticulous control over ingredient measurements and storage protocols to guarantee food safety and product integrity.

Beyond technical baking skills, the Pastry Cook is expected to embody the Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino’s values by delivering exceptional guest service and fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism. Key aspects of the role include maintaining a clean and organized prep environment, following sanitation and health regulations closely, and collaborating effectively with kitchen colleagues during peak service periods. Dependability, punctuality, and a positive workplace attitude are essential for success in this fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This position offers a rewarding chance to contribute to a vibrant hospitality operation while advancing culinary skills in a supportive and culturally rich workplace. The Pastry Cook will have exposure to diverse event catering scenarios, enhancing expertise in volume dessert production and presentation under tight deadlines. Candidates should be flexible to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. Food Handler Certification and a willingness to maintain compliance with all regulatory standards are mandatory. Overall, this career path presents a fulfilling role for pastry professionals passionate about delivering high-quality baked creations within a prestigious resort setting.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of hands-on pastry and baking experience in a high-volume production environment such as banquet, catering, hotel, resort, or high-covers restaurant
Formal pastry training preferred or equivalent demonstrated experience
Experience producing baked goods and desserts in volume for banquets, catering, or high-covers service
Demonstrated experience in executing standardized recipes and scale formulas accurately for varying event sizes
Experience performing efficiently while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Willing and available to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
Food handlers certification or the ability to obtain upon hire
Obtain and maintain a valid gaming license

Job Qualifications

Strong attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and meet event deadlines
Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and prep schedules
Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
Ability to take direction and work independently when needed
Clear communication skills with team members and leadership
Maintain attention to detail and food quality standards
Demonstrate good judgment and reliability
Ability to adapt to changing volume and production needs
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow established procedures
Effective communication with guests, team members, and external contacts
Fluency in English for reading, writing, and speaking
Positive, professional, and productive demeanor
Strong knowledge of procedures, inventory, and equipment
Ability to perform effectively under urgent or high-stress conditions
Ability to move efficiently throughout the work area

Job Duties

Promote and support a culture of excellence at Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino by modeling STRC values, delivering exceptional guest service, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics
Provide exceptional guest service throughout all interactions
Support banquet operations
Prepare and bake a full range of pastry and bakery items from scratch including cakes, tortes, tarts, pies, cookies, breads, and rolls for banquets, catering, and special events
Produce baked goods and desserts in volume to meet event deadlines without sacrificing quality, consistency, or presentation
Prepare doughs, batters, icings, fillings, glazes, ganaches, custards, and dessert sauces from scratch using standardized recipes and formulas
Scale recipes accurately and adjust production quantities for events of varying size and formality
Decorate and finish cakes, pastries, and plated desserts by hand to established presentation standards
Assemble dessert displays and buffet presentations appropriate to each event
Weigh and measure ingredients precisely
maintain batch-to-batch consistency across high-volume production runs
Manage timing and sequencing of multiple items to deliver finished products on schedule for event service
Properly handle temperature and time-sensitive products per food-safety standards
Apply allergen-control and cross-contact practices specific to baking
Operate and maintain pastry equipment safely, including commercial mixers, ovens, proofers, and related small wares
Portion, label, date, and store all prepared items properly, following cooling and shelf-life standards
Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portion control
Receive and properly store food and supply deliveries
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary prep workspace at all times
Adhere to department policies, procedures, and internal controls
Proactively identify operational issues, recommend solutions, and follow up appropriately
Demonstrate dependability and reliability by maintaining regular, punctual attendance and consistently fulfilling assigned shifts and responsibilities
Create, maintain, and facilitate a positive and safe work environment
promote healthy team member relations and report concerns to appropriate personnel
Support the banquet kitchen team as needed during service and peak periods, including assisting with food preparation, plating, cooking, dishwashing, and general kitchen duties
Perform other duties as assigned