Pastry Cook III - The Little Nell - Winter

The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town.

Inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, The Little Nell is a Relais & Châteaux resort, consistently recognized for its award-winning wine and culinary programs and dedicated service. The property boasts a variety of amenities, including two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar and a speakeasy. The new Spa at The Little Nell is rooted in ‘The Aspen Idea’ - a holistic lifestyle philosophy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. During ski season, The Little Nell guests have access to a slopeside ski concierge and numerous winter adventures. In summer months, guests enjoy lush gardens along with off-road adventures, stargazing, fly fishing and mountaintop yoga; plus, a pool, hot tub and health center year-round. The Little Nell has been acknowledged with numerous awards for decades including being named a Forbes Five-Star hotel since 1995, a AAA Five-Diamond hotel since 1991, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner since 1997, recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants from Wine Enthusiast and frequently nominated for its Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

The Little Nell also proudly offers residences, with 26 exquisite private mountainside homes and 12 guest rooms situated at the base of Aspen Mountain where owners and rental guests enjoy exceptional personal service delivered by The Little Nell team, along with effortless ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Mountain.

For the first time since its inception, the first Nell hotel outside of Aspen will open at Rockefeller Center in 2027, bringing its legendary sophisticated style and legendary Aspen culture to New York City. For more information, visit www.thelittlenell.com or follow @thelittlenell on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Position Summary

The Pastry Cook III will work in all areas of the pastry and bake shop environment and receive guidance from the Pastry Chef and management team. Knowledge and experience will be gained and advanced in areas such as knife skills; buffet and banquet service; In Room Dining service; ala carte service; menu planning; ice creams and sorbets; buffet and banquet service; bread baking; chocolate work; plate design and presentation and other aspects of the patisserie field. This position reports to the Pastry Chef.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

Maintains dessert station mise en place according to Chef’s specifications; Prepares all recipes under supervision as required for daily service; Basic knowledge of pastry functions such as standard mixing procedures, baking time and temperatures, sanitation and proper handling of mise en place; Assist Pastry Chef, Banquet Chef and Restaurant Chef in plating; Maintains station cleanliness during shift; Completes daily production list by shift end; Cleans station at shift end; Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand; Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Culinary Certificate or Associate Degree in Pastry Arts preferred; Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pastry cook in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment is highly preferred; 2-3 years’ experience in pastry work required; Proficient written and verbal communication English skills, Spanish a plus; Knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking, broiling, grilling, sauté, roasting, blanching and more; Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines; Knowledge of simple sauce and dressing; Excellent time management skills; Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts; Ability to work under stressful circumstances; Ability to quickly adapt to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks; Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner; Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals; Ability to read recipes and follow instructions

Benefits

Paid Time Off Programs; Paid Leave Programs; Employee Ski Pass; Other company perks