Pastry / Baker - Lakeview at Shanty Creek Ski and Golf Resort LLC – Bellaire, Michigan

Shanty Creek Resort – Bellaire, Michigan

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests with a unique Up North experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding environment allow us to grow our business.

As a Pastry/Baker at our Lakeview location, you will play a key role in creating high-quality baked goods that delight our guests and enhance their dining experience. In this role, you will prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries, breads, and desserts while ensuring that each item meets our high standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

You will also maintain a clean and organized workspace, follow all food safety and sanitation regulations, and monitor inventory levels for baking ingredients and supplies. Collaboration with the culinary team is essential, as you will contribute ideas for new recipes and seasonal menu offerings. Your creativity and passion for baking will help elevate our menu and create memorable experiences for our guests.

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, and desserts according to established recipes

• Decorate and present baked goods in an appealing and professional manner

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the baking area while adhering to health and safety standards

• Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies and assist with ordering as needed

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new recipes and seasonal menu items

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Proven experience as a baker or pastry chef in a professional kitchen

• Knowledge of baking techniques and pastry preparation

• Culinary degree or certification in baking and pastry arts

• Experience preparing baked goods for specialty diets (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)

• Previous experience in a customer-facing hospitality environment

Baking Expertise – Strong understanding of baking techniques and the ability to follow recipes accurately to produce consistent, high-quality baked goods.

Attention to Detail – Ensuring pastries and desserts meet high standards for both taste and visual presentation.

Time Management – Ability to manage multiple baking tasks and meet production deadlines.

Creativity (Preferred) – Ability to contribute new ideas for recipes and seasonal offerings.

Communication & Teamwork – Strong collaboration with kitchen staff to support efficient service and a positive work environment.