Pastry Cook

Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Palisades Tahoe seeks cooks with experience in pastry and bakery operations for base area restaurants. Responsibilities include daily pastry preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting as directed by the venue manager.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel.

The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $18.68 - $24.28 per hour

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Prepare and handle a variety of pastry items according to standard procedures.
• Follow daily prep lists and maintain portion sizes, baking methods, and kitchen hygiene.
• Ensure cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment.
• Communicate product shortages or quality issues to the Kitchen Manager.
• Attend safety meetings and assist kitchen stewarding staff when needed.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• California Food Handlers card required;
  High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food service or customer service preferred.

• Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform tasks requiring close vision and manual dexterity.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong customer service orientation and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the workplace is usually loud. Frequent exposure to fumes, odors, and gases. Occasional exposure to dusts, mists and poor ventilation. Constant exposure to potential mechanical, electrical, burns and radiant energy hazards. Frequent exposure to toxic, caustic chemical hazards.

Commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at  Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.