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.
A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is 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-Star 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.
For more information, visit 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 August 17, 2025
Essential Job Functions/Key Job 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
Education & Experience 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 preferres2-3 years’ experience in pastry work required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• 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
Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
Job Benefits
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass
• Other company perks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.
This job description
is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.
For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit
Aspen One participates in E-Verify.
Description IB Biology Teacher | Teach in Ras Al Khaimah | Teach Abroad SeekTeachers is a world class recruitment agency placing teachers world wide. I am currently looking for a highly qualified teacher of Biology . This job starts...
**Full Time School Bus Aide - Ozark City Schools**Remember that educator who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn! Working with Kelly is an excellent opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Our team members are...
...~ Must have a reliable insured vehicle for travel to family homes. ~ Minimum age of 18, valid drivers license ~ Hold a high school diploma/GED ~ CPR trained or willing to receive training. If this sounds like something you are interested in, please apply...
...Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create a culture of inclusion.+ Experience in conflict resolution and creative problem-... ...religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected...
Are you an experienced bookkeeping or accounting professional looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We're seeking a detail-oriented... ...a full-time or part-time basis. This role can be performed remotely or at our Louisville, KY location. ### Why Join Us? We...