Silver Lake Pastry Chef - Year Round

Deer Valley Resort is a premier mountain resort nestled in the scenic Wasatch Mountains of Utah, located in the historic mining town of Park City. Known for its classic yet innovative approach to mountain skiing and hospitality, Deer Valley has evolved into a vibrant, diverse mountain ski town that attracts visitors and staff from across the United States and around the globe. The resort prides itself on fostering a welcoming, inclusive workforce that values every individual—from enthusiastic local hires to seasonal workers and international students. This diversity is celebrated with over 1,100 employees having celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley, reflecting the resort's commitment to staff retention and a positive working environment. The resort offers a variety of employment opportunities year-round with flexible work schedules tailored to meet both seasonal and full-time staff needs. Employees benefit from a range of perks including ski passes, discounts, subsidized meals, housing options, and healthcare benefits, making Deer Valley a place where career and lifestyle blend seamlessly.

The Silver Lake Pastry Chef role at Deer Valley Resort is a key culinary position within the Food & Beverage Department. This year-round, flexible employment opportunity focuses on delivering classic and consistent pastry quality as part of a winning team environment. The Pastry Chef will lead and coordinate the pastry kitchen operations ensuring all baked goods and desserts meet Deer Valley's high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. As the leader of the pastry team, the chef is responsible for developing innovative dessert menus for various dining venues, lodges, and special events while maintaining strict operational guidelines. This role requires oversight over recipe standardization, food cost control, inventory management, and staff scheduling to optimize kitchen productivity and budget adherence. Additionally, the Pastry Chef will be instrumental in recruiting, training, and evaluating pastry kitchen staff to maintain a high-performance culinary team. Effective communication with management, staff, and guests is essential to ensure excellent guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen operations. This position also requires hands-on involvement in kitchen organization, food preparation, and seasonal production adjustments, including ice cream and bulk shoulder season production. The chef will actively participate in maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring compliance with health regulations, including possessing a valid Manager ServSafe certification or equivalent. This role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute creatively to the culinary offerings at one of Utah’s top mountain resorts, while enjoying the benefits and lifestyle that come with working in a premier ski destination.