Pastry Chef

The Lake Placid Lodge is looking to hire an experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate is motivated to create new and exciting desserts and ensure our guests have an exceptional dining experience.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Daily preparation of all pastries, cookies, and other confections.
• Prepare and serve items in accordance with the lodge’s presentation standards
• Production of baked goods to maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods
• Work closely with the Executive Chef on developing an innovative pastries and desserts menu
• Check condition of equipment; obtain necessary utensils, tools and supplies
• Clean assigned work station areas
• Consistently use safe and sanitary food handling practices according to Local Health and State Laws
• Supervising and training staff members, when necessary
• Other tasks as defined by Executive Chef

Requirements:

• Culinary expertise and experience to make a wide variety of desserts and baked goods
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts
• Post-secondary training at a culinary institution and/or a certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field preferred
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.