Pastry Cook

Love What You Do, Everyday.

Picture this: Going to work and stepping into 1800 acres of natural beauty, amid the rolling hills and rugged high desert of Central Oregon. Each day, you're surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of a passionate, award-winning hospitality team. Working alongside other top-of-their-game individuals, you'll be dedicated to delivering, creating, and celebrating extraordinary guest experiences in an awe-inspiring setting.

The Perks

The views are pretty incredible. So are the people who work here. Our team truly is the heart and soul of Brasada Ranch, and they're the reason we win awards like Conde Nast Traveler's Best Resort in the Pacific Northwest for 3 years in a row. We know our people are instrumental to our success, so we offer competitive pay, great staff perks, and a culture that encourages fulfillment at work and in life. That's why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision company sponsored benefit package available to full-time employees
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free golf privileges
• Seasonal Family Pass to the athletic center
• Employee discounts at all restaurants, spa services, and retail
• One complimentary trail ride with Brasada Trails
• Flex-Rewards Reimbursement Program valued up to $600 annually that increases every year on your Brasada anniversary.

Not to mention, a variety of company-wide celebrations, like our end-of-season bash, holiday party, and scramble golf tournament/BBQ. Plus, a few generous raffles thrown in for good measure.

Role Description

Our Pastry Chef will inspire, nurture, and refresh our pastry program, leaving them self motivated and energized in exceeding our guest expectations. We are seeking a Pastry Chef responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production and control of all Pastry operations in the Ranch's continuing effort to deliver a unique guest/associate experience with financial profitability. As a member of the management team, this position is instrumental in developing and fulfilling the short-term as well as long-term goals of the Ranch and executing the F&B philosophy. This position is responsible for creating an atmosphere that will inspire guest and associates to return. The above goals will be accomplished by the proper implementation, promotion, and success of our operations through continual evaluation of the products/services provided while insuring effective training of the service teams. The individual will instill a strong atmosphere of service excellence in order to promote self-motivation and will redirect performance as soon as discrepancies are observed/experienced. The individual will develop guidelines and goals within the structure of the budget, achieving results through prudent management techniques and cost controlling measures. This position will coordinate and oversee all of the pastry production for the restaurant/s, and banquets. A key part of every associate's job is to serve as a Brasada Ranch ambassador, engaging the guest and community at every opportunity.

General Responsibilities

• Specifically, direct and oversee all pastry operations, to include, but not limited to, production of all pastry items, quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for outlets/clients based on current food trends and regional tastes (Farm to Table)
• Interact with guests, clients and members to monitor and assess satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Place food and supply orders as directed
• Receive product by verifying invoice and freshness of merchandise
• Active participant as a member of the management team (participated in Ethos and springboard)
• Manage staffing levels throughout shift
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills/Traits

• 8 years or more of progressive hotel Culinary experience with in a Forbes/AAA 4 star/diamond resort/hotel/club, seasonal experience is a plus
• At least 4 years experience in a senior role in a culinary environment
• Proven leadership skills
• Extremely well organized and excel at multi-tasking
• Thrive under pressure
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Have knowledge of service/food/beverage products in an upscale dining operations
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance standard
• Experience in executing consistent and high quality menu items
• High-level training and mentorship skills
• Management level food safety
• Must possess basic computer skills
• First Aid/CPR
• Must have the stamina to work long hours when required
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally
• Walking and standing are required most of the working day.
• Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and dish machine.
• Assists with hiring and training of all new employees.
• Ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment.
• Food Handlers Card
• OLCC Certification
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

If you want to work alongside talented people to deliver extraordinary guest experiences in an awe-inspiring setting, we want to hear from you. Apply today at