Pastry Cook II - Ajax Tavern

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $22.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

paid leave

401k plan

Employee ski pass

Dependent ski passes

Job Description

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One are a collection of authentic and contemporary hotels dedicated to creating unique experiences that connect guests deeply with their local communities and surrounding adventures. Established with a clear vision of blending distinctive design and purposeful functionality, each Limelight Hotel embodies a strong sense of place and a distinct point of view. Strategically located in elevated and unique destinations, Limelight Hotels currently have properties across Colorado, including Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (the Boulder location is opening in August 2025). Additionally, the portfolio extends to Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (which opened in December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina, anticipated to open in 2028. The brand has firmly positioned itself as a leader in hospitality focused on offering immersive guest experiences that are reflective of local culture, community, and outdoor adventures. Limelight Hotels are not just accommodations but gateways to the rich environments they inhabit, making them a preferred choice for travelers seeking upscale boutique hotel experiences with a modern twist and a strong connection to place.

The Pastry Cook II position at Limelight Hotels offers a unique opportunity to join a high-performing culinary team led by the Chef de Cuisine. This role is crafted for an individual passionate about pastry arts, aiming to hone advanced skills and contribute to a flourishing patisserie environment. Serving as the backbone of the pastry department, the cook will prepare all pastry and baked goods while receiving guidance from the culinary management team. The position serves as a developmental platform, offering extensive learning opportunities in areas such as knife skills, buffet and banquet services, in-room dining, a la carte service, ice creams and sorbets, bread baking, chocolate work, and plate design and presentation. Reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine, the Pastry Cook II is expected to uphold high culinary standards and contribute to innovative menu planning. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $22.00 to $26.40, with actual pay dependent on experience and budget considerations. The role also involves leadership responsibilities such as supervising other pastry cooks and assisting chefs in plating and production tasks, making it ideal for motivated culinary professionals seeking career development within a dynamic luxury hotel brand.

Job Requirements

Culinary certificate or associate degree in pastry arts preferred
minimum of 2 years experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment highly preferred
proficient written and verbal communication English skills
knowledge of pastry mixing procedures, baking times and temperatures
understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines
ability to work in fast-paced kitchen environments
physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
ability to communicate clearly with kitchen and service staff
flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Culinary certificate or associate degree in pastry arts preferred
minimum of 2 years experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred
proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus
knowledge of pastry functions such as standard mixing procedures, baking time and temperatures, sanitation and proper handling of mise en place
knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, saute, roasting, blanching and more
knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
knowledge of simple sauce and dressing
experience in guest facing roles
excellent time management skills
ability to work under stressful circumstances
ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks
ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner
ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
ability to read recipes and follow instructions

Job Duties

Maintains dessert station mise en place and production sheets according to Chef specifications
prepares all recipes with no supervision as required for daily service
supervises other pastry cooks in their preparation of all recipes and job functions
assist Executive Chef, Banquet Chef and Restaurant Chef in plating
plates desserts to order according to service standards
maintains station cleanliness during shift
completes daily production list by shift end
cleans station at shift end
ability to act as role model in absence of Chef or Supervisor
use proper communication when dealing with internal issues or concerns
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
other duties as assigned