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Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, located in Worley, Idaho, is a premier destination resort renowned for blending luxury accommodations with unique experiences that reflect Traditional Tribal Hospitality. As an iconic establishment within the hospitality and gaming industry, it offers a revitalizing retreat to guests who seek not only entertainment and relaxation but also a welcoming atmosphere that honors its rich cultural heritage. The resort features a myriad of amenities including top-tier dining, gaming, spa services, and various entertainment options, distinguishing itself as a leading resort in the region. It employs a diverse workforce committed to upholding high standards of service and guest satisfaction. The work environment emphasizes inclusivity, cultural pride, and professional growth opportunities for its team members. The resort is currently seeking a full-time Banquet Pastry Chef to join its culinary team, with a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 annually and variable shifts. The Banquet Pastry Chef role is central to the resort’s food service operations, specifically supporting its banquet and event services. The professional in this position will supervise the bakery team, ensuring that freshly baked goods are produced at the highest standards of quality to meet the diverse demands of multiple venues within the resort. This leadership position involves managing daily bakery production operations, from setup through cleanup, and requires a hands-on approach to both producing and supervising bakery items. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for training new bakery employees, enforcing rigorous sanitation and cleanliness protocols, and closely collaborating with other chefs to enhance employee morale and maintain fair discipline practices. Additional responsibilities include assisting in controlling food and labor costs, innovating menus and specials, and managing inventory to minimize waste without compromising production needs. This role demands a skilled baking professional with expertise in a wide range of bakery products including yeast doughs, quick breads, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, custards, creams, mousses, icings, glazes, sauces, frozen desserts, plated desserts, and specialty decorations such as wedding cakes. The ability to perform conversions, calculations, and recipe costing accurately is also essential. Working in this position categorizes as medium strength; it involves physical tasks requiring the lifting of objects weighing from 10 to 50 pounds and the necessity to stand, walk, and use hands extensively during shifts. Employees must demonstrate excellent attention to detail, great communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The job entails working varying shifts including graveyard hours and some required overtime to fulfill priority tasks. The Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel practices Indian Preference in hiring, reflecting its dedication to supporting the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Members and affiliated communities in its recruitment process. Overall, this Banquet Pastry Chef opportunity offers an engaging career path within a respected resort setting, where culinary talents can flourish while contributing to exceptional guest experiences and cultural hospitality traditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years professional baking experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• One year of supervisory experience
• Proficiency in heating, cooling, reheating, and sanitation procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts including graveyard
• Must be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 to 25 pounds frequently
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Basic math skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel