Pastry Assistant

Phantom Canyon is Colorado Springs' original brewpub!

Craft comes first is more than a motto. It's a way of life in every action we take. Experimenting with lip-smacking beers. Concocting flavor-rich appetizers and entrees. Since opening in 1993, we continue honoring the spirit of the Phantom Canyon and Chief Two Moons by dedicating ourselves to giving Colorado Springs the best beer, the best food and the best hospitality we can. All three levels of our building share stories from brew and food lovers of all walks of life, making us one of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chef, we are looking for a Pastry Assistant to prepare a wide range of pastries, like cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include assisting with mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have work experience with baked goods or pastries and be able to decorate cakes using creative techniques. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates that are looking to learn and grow their careers in the pastry field!

Responsibilities

• Prep for a variety of baked goods
• Assist Chef with execution of baked goods
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
• Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
• Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers
• Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls
• Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers preferences
• Assist with tracking food supplies and place orders

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Experience with cake decoration techniques
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus
• Able to stay on your feet for an extended period of time and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Time management skills
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Remain available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Growth opportunities
• Dining discounts for you and your family at any of our restaurants
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, life insurance and telehealth options(offered to full-time employees only after a waiting period)
• Mental health resources
• Paid time off

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and FUN team, we would love to meet you!