What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at Stowe Village Inn/Grants Restaurant?
Grant’s Restaurant & Bar, located inside The Stowe Village Inn, is looking for a creative, dependable Pastry Chef to take the lead on our dessert program.
We’re a busy, professional kitchen serving elevated comfort food with seasonal ingredients in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about pastry and enjoys creating desserts that are both approachable and memorable. This is an opportunity to have a real creative influence on our menu while working closely with our Executive Chef and kitchen team.
Position Details
- Full-time position — approximately 40 hours per week
- Schedule will be determined based on the needs of the pastry program
- Weekend and holiday availability required
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity for creativity, menu development, and growth within the kitchen team
What You’ll Do
- Develop, prepare, and execute Grant’s dessert and pastry offerings
- Create seasonal desserts that complement our overall menu
- Prepare cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, custards, mousses, ice creams, sauces, and other pastry components
- Maintain consistent quality, portioning, presentation, and flavor
- Assist with developing new desserts and seasonal specials
- Manage daily pastry prep and production
- Maintain appropriate inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies
- Work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef on menu planning and seasonal offerings
- Keep the pastry station clean, organized, and properly stocked
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
- Assist with ordering, inventory, and minimizing food waste
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen team during service
- Help establish efficient systems and recipes for consistent execution
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional pastry or dessert experience preferred
- Strong understanding of baking and pastry techniques
- Creativity and an interest in developing new desserts
- Strong attention to detail and presentation
- Ability to work independently and manage production efficiently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Ability to maintain consistency and quality during busy periods
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Culinary or pastry education is a plus, but hands-on experience is equally valued
The Opportunity
This position is ideal for someone who wants to put their own creativity into a restaurant’s dessert program. We’re open to fresh ideas and seasonal inspiration and would love to find someone who can help make dessert a memorable part of the Grant’s experience.
If you’re passionate about pastry, enjoy creating beautiful and delicious desserts, and want the opportunity to build and shape a dessert program, we’d love to meet you.
Bring us your best sweet ideas. Let’s make dessert worth saving room for.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Will you be located in Stowe for at least 12 months to commit to this position long term?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Stowe, VT 05672 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24