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At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.   Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.   Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.   Check out this video for more information on our great company!

Come be a part of something bigger!   Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home.  Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
• Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
• Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses) 
• 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee family events (bring the kids!)
• Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
• Many more, please inquire for more details   Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts.

The Pastry Chef is the leader and manager of the pastry section of the kitchen while working closely with the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef. This role motivates and manages staff members, creates new recipes, a variety of baked goods, and helps drive a positive work environment while maintaining food quality standards & cleanliness.

• Ensure quality of products served.
• Verify Banquet Event Order are fulfilled and speaks with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Scheduling of bake shop associates.
• Developing all a la carte, buffet, and banquet menu items that are seasonally inspired.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Pastry Department.
• Proper knowledge and understanding of all kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness. Reports on any malfunctioning equipment.
• Prepare a variety of cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, breads, doughs etc.
• The ability to decorate said cakes, pastries, a la carte desserts, etc.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work with a variety of people in cooperation with co-workers both efficiently & effectively.
• Always demonstrates proper food handling techniques.
• The ability to decorate cakes, pastries, a la carte desserts, etc.
• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Execute Chef and Sous Chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized bake shop.
• Ensure the Pastry section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations with high priority.
• Supervise, manage, motivate, coach, and train Pastry staff.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation amongst team members.
• Provide critical and honest feedback to further develop the pastry team.
• Attends all employee meetings and bring ideas for improvement.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation: $23.00 Hr

• WA Food Handlers Certification
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field
• ServSafe Certified

• High school diploma
• 5 or more years’ experience as a pastry chef or relevant role in a professional kitchen
• Associates Degree or better in Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry

• Requires knowledge of the specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge and training of the practices and techniques of a professional field. May require knowledge of policies and procedures, and the ability to determine a course of action based on these guidelines

• Demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of output without sacrificing quality
• Able to demonstrate and maintain consistent and efficient performance
• Able to accomplish projects in a timely manner

• Participating in team meetings

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Demonstrates the ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Will require some guidance or clarification.

• General guidelines and references are used