Lead Baker

Lead Baker is responsible for production of all bakery items and desserts for Food and Beverage outlets at Rush Creek Lodge. Job duties include production of breads, pastries, ice cream, sorbet, cakes, cookies and any other bakery or pastry needs as directed by the Executive Chef.

We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles. We welcome seasonal or career-oriented applicants.

All positions work with our talented Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver outstanding, freshly prepared cuisine for our three meal a day food operations, which serve our sit-down restaurant, outdoor dining area and tavern, as well as catered events.

Our properties pride themselves in serving fresh, healthful food that far exceeds expectations given our remote setting. Given our location, most of our 800+ guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to 50-100 locals. Both lodges are a coveted venue for weddings, reunions and small group events.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The ideal individual for the Lead Pastry Position has baking and pastry experience in a high volume setting, culinary training (formal or informal), are excited to support a great staff environment in a professional yet “down-home” way, and embrace working in a rustic environment in a relationship-oriented business.

Ideal qualifications include:

• Prior similar experience
• Strong culinary training (formal or informal)
• Interest in living in a remote lodging environment
• Excited about creating a warm family atmosphere for staff while maintaining high standards (& has had prior success managing to these goals)
• Strong interest in training/coaching
• Hospitality or related experience
• Independent thinkers with great initiative, but comfortable working within a defined framework

Key personality traits:

• High integrity
• Guest service oriented and staff-focused
• Self-motivated (takes initiative) with high standards
• Mature, personable leader with a relaxed nature
• Execution oriented; enjoys hands-on implementation
• Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
• Dynamic, fun, and likes the outdoor
• Flexible with a "whatever it takes" attitude

Details

• Position can be year-round or seasonal
• Full time position available immediately
• Room and board available for fixed weekly cost both Onsite and Offsite
• Hours variable, including nights and weekends as well as situational/crisis availability; a regular schedule with specific days off will be established
• Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year