Job Description

Come be a part of something bigger!

More than 10,000 dedicated employees around the world bring their unique talents, expertise and experiences to work every day with Benchmark. Our strength lies in our diversity, positive service attitude and determination to succeed.  Come be a part of our “Be the Difference” culture, where every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, and communities.

We are 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

Who are we?

Start your baking career by joining our team in this entry-level baking position! This is your chance to work somewhere amazing that loves food, creativity, and watching you develop your baking career.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

• Make all desserts needed for pastry production.
• Creative freedom to produce high quality delicious baked desserts.
• Work with Lead Pastry Chef to learn new skills and advance your baking career.
• Be valued for your ideas and creativity. We love your ideas!
• Fun and fast paced-high volume production for weddings, banquets and events, plated, buffet, as-well as, daily menus.
• Enjoy flexible schedules and benefits.
• Opportunities to be a part of the community and resort lifestyle.
• Orders all items needed for pastry production.
• Participate in maintaining and sanitizing equipment.
• Be part of a team that is creatively re-purposing reusable goods to prevent waste.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• A passion for baking with a great attitude and willing to learn. Will train the right candidate!
• Culinary certifications a plus.
• Some background in food service production.
• Current food handler’s card.
• Environment is active, fast paced and can be physically demanding.
• Must be able to multi-task and change directions easily.
• Requiring ability to maneuver and/or lift 40 lbs. (NOTE: kitchen equipment and food and non-food items).
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

What are we looking for?

• Be familiar with basic and advance cooking method.
• Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays.
• Have a 3+ years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume professional kitchen
• Must have basic allergy knowledge
• Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer.
• Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report
• Active Food handler’s certification 
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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