Position: Pastry Chef job
About: The Essex Resort & Spa, located in Vermont’s Champlain Valley, is seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef to lead the production of baked goods in their Pastry Kitchen. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a team committed to culinary excellence and creating unforgettable dining experiences in a picturesque setting. Join a dynamic environment where creativity, passion, and locally sourced ingredients come together to deliver exceptional pastry offerings for a variety of events and dining venues.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Five years of baking experience and graduate from a culinary school; Five years culinary experience in a multi-unit hotel or conference center; 2+ years of Advanced Cake Decorating; Well-versed in plated desserts, display pastries, breads, artisan goods, etc.; Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment; Knowledge of all facets of a Baking Department: ordering, menu planning, menu costing, etc.; Previous experience supervising a staff of 5 or more employees; Ability to communicate effectively
Benefits: Medical Insurance (with Employer contribution), Dental Insurance (with Employer contribution), Vision Insurance, Life & Disability Insurance (Employer paid), Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance – for employee, spouse/domestic partner and children (supplemental – paid by employee), Medical Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account (for Daycare, elderly care or other dependent care), Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance for employee and spouse/domestic partner, Paid Time Off, Bereavement Time, 401(k) with Employer match after 3 months of employment, On-site fitness center and Tennis courts complimentary use, Free stay at the Resort (once per year for Employee & a guest) with Breakfast included (must be at least 18 years of age), Property Discounts: Restaurant, Spa (on treatments and products), Cook Academy, Other Discounts: Memberships to The Edge Sports & Fitness, Hotel stays for employee, friends and/or family, Movie tickets to Essex Cinemas, Essex Experience (varies by business), Stays at other New England Inns & Resorts as part of the NEIRA program, Ski passes to Smuggler’s Notch & Sugarbush/IKON, Complimentary use of on-site fitness center and Tennis courts, Free Stay at the Resort (once per year for Employee & a guest) with Breakfast included (must be at least 18 years of age)
