What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Baker position at Big Sky Resort?
Overview
At Big Sky Resort, our Pastry Bakers are the artisans behind memorable dining moments, crafting everything from buttery croissants to show-stopping desserts with precision and creativity. You'll master techniques that elevate your culinary journey while contributing to experiences that guests treasure long after their mountain visit. This role offers incredible opportunities to refine your skills alongside a passionate team at one of the world's most inspiring destinations.
Here are some of the top qualities that will help you be successful in this role:
Picture yourself being a Pastry Baker at Big Sky Resort and having the opportunity to:
Recipe for Success:
At Big Sky Resort, our Pastry Bakers are the artisans behind memorable dining moments, crafting everything from buttery croissants to show-stopping desserts with precision and creativity. You'll master techniques that elevate your culinary journey while contributing to experiences that guests treasure long after their mountain visit. This role offers incredible opportunities to refine your skills alongside a passionate team at one of the world's most inspiring destinations.
Here are some of the top qualities that will help you be successful in this role:
- Disciplined
- Supportive
- Cooperative
- Willing and Helpful
- Precise
- Reliable
Picture yourself being a Pastry Baker at Big Sky Resort and having the opportunity to:
- Produce consistently delicious pastries, cakes, compotes, chocolates, and other sweet treats to meet high-volume production needs and banquet event orders
- Follow established recipes and presentation standards to create desserts that are both beautiful and flavorful
- Take pride in precision—measuring, mixing, baking, and plating with care and efficiency
- Communicate supply needs clearly to the Chef and help establish production priorities each day
- Write detailed prep lists and manage your time wisely in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized station and kitchen area
- Receive and implement feedback from culinary leadership with a team-focused attitude
- Build strong relationships with fellow back-of-house team members
- Embrace our Boyne Standards and Boyne Basics to deliver quality, consistency, and excellence every day
Recipe for Success:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in pastry production or baking, particularly in high-volume settings
- Passion for the culinary arts, especially in pastry and baking
- Familiarity with proper food handling, storage, temperatures, and sanitation protocols
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when following recipes and plating desserts
- Ability to adapt to dietary needs and food allergies
- Reliable, responsible, and calm under pressure
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and maintaining efficiency in a fast or steady-paced kitchen
- Flexibility to work early mornings, mid-days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds
- Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
- Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift
- Must be able to carry a full tray with either hand
- Submit a resume with your application
- Hold a current ServSafe Food Handler certification
- Bring prior pastry experience or a demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for learning in the kitchen
- FREE All Access Bike Haul Pass and discounted Golf Pass
- Discounted Golf and Mountain Biking for friends and family
- 25% - 50% off Food and Beverage and Retail discounts at all Boyne outlets
- Eligibility for affordable Team Member Housing
- Lodging discounts for friends and family
- FREE Basecamp activities including zip line course
- Wellness Day and Eligibility for PTO
- Monthly employee events