Company description

Located in Stanwood, Washington, Pilchuck Glass School’s campus is amidst a 15,000 acre tree farm nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains overlooking Puget Sound. The school is an international center for glass art education and accommodates a rotating community of 110–140 participants who live on campus during their stay.

Job description

Pastry / Assistant Chef

Seasonal, Full-Time Position

April 17, 2023 through October 5, 2023

 If you are an experienced Assistant Chef or Baker looking to immerse yourself in a in a natural setting amongst creative community, we would love to hear from you.  

The Pilchuck Glass School kitchen staff work as a team. The Head Chef, with cooperation of the Assistant Chefs, and Baker must be able to provide direction and instruction to less experienced kitchen assistants in a calm and supportive manner.

Recommended Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience [restaurant, catering, seasonal camps, etc.]
• Minimum 2 years of professional training
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification
• Has recipes to support diverse pastries, baked goods and desserts for brunch, lunch and dinner
• Experience supporting food restrictions, such as Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and Vegan diets
• Experience assisting in meal prep and service

 

General outline of tasks

• Responsible for baking all pastries, desserts and other baked goods for daily meals and events, coordinates goods with the developed menu
• Helps Assistant Chefs and the Head Chef in all kitchen operations
• Assists in supervising Kitchen Assistants; including assignment of tasks, training and orientation to the kitchen and how to properly prep food
• Works with Head Chef in ordering of needed baking supplies, helps keep food costs on budget
• Assists with the preparation of food for special events, coordinating with the Head Chef for menus and scheduling
• Helps with food preparation, cooking. food service line set up and busing
• Attends weekly summer staff meetings

 

Compensation

• May include on campus single occupancy room
• May work up to but not more than 40 hours a week at $22.00 per hour
• Some access to glass blowing, printmaking, mold making and flame working studios

 

Pilchuck Glass School is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

 

 

Pilchuck Glass School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants. Pilchuck encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

 

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

February 19, 2025