Pastry Cook II

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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. 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.

Skamania Lodge is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Chef , whose passion for mentorship , team culture, and culinary excellence is bringing fresh energy and renewed focus to our kitchen.

Our kitchen is evolving, and we want you to be part of that momentum. If you're looking for a team that values your input and gives you room to grow, this is your next step.

What You'll Be Doing

• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
• Creating new and exciting desserts and seasonal items to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes, pastries and other desserts using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, vegan, sugarless etc.)
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station.
• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Executive and Sous Chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Organizing and leadership skills.
• Supervising, motivate and train staff members, when needed to work more efficiently.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.

Why Skamania Lodge?

Perks Available to All Employees

Free hot meals daily
• Complimentary access to the fitness center, showers, locker rooms, pool, and hot tub
• Free golf & zip-lining — because we believe in balancing work with play
• Ongoing training & career growth opportunities — many of our leaders started in entry-level roles
• A workplace that prioritizes team culture and camaraderie
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match on the first 6% you invest (fully vested immediately!)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Financial planning assistance
• Mental health and counseling support
• Discounts on spa, gift shop, golf shop, and dining outlets
• Exclusive hotel discounts across our portfolio
• Discounts on travel, local attractions, health & wellness, and more

Comprehensive Benefits for Regular Full-Time Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with employer contribution for medical)
• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Disability coverage
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – Base plan provided at no cost to you!
• Pet Insurance

Time to Relax – PTO That Grows With You

We reward hard work with well-earned time off. Our generous PTO plan includes holiday hours and increases with tenure:
• First Year: 88 hours/year (max 120)
• 1–5 Years: 128 hours/year (max 160)
• 5–10 Years: 168 hours/year (max 200)
• 10+ Years: 208 hours/year (max 240)
PLUS WA Paid Sick Leave

This position starts as a 90-day seasonal-to-hire role. After the 90-day period, there is the potential to be offered a regular full-time position , which includes access to our comprehensive benefits package.

If you have questions about this transition or the benefits available to regular full-time employees, please reach out to our recruiter.

Compensation

$22.00 – $22.00/hour

Every job here has the opportunity to grow into lead, supervisory, management, and executive-level positions. We promote from within and are also open to cross-training across a variety of departments.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Culinary Arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field (Preferred)
• Washington state food handlers’ card
• Servsafe Manager Card (Optional)

Work Where Other Vacation!

LOCATION: Skamania Lodge Stevenson, WA

22 miles from White Salmon, WA

23 miles from Hood River, OR

28 miles from Washougal, WA

30 miles from Troutdale, OR

30 miles from Camus, WA

50 minutes from Vancouver, WA

50 minutes from Portland, OR

Ready to Join a Kitchen That Cares?

If you're looking to be part of a team where your career, creativity, and well-being are genuinely valued — Apply Now.