Pastry Cook - Twin Farms

Twin Farms is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Barnard, Vermont.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a pastry professional who takes pride in craftsmanship, creativity, and the small details that make a guest experience memorable. Working closely with our pastry leadership and broader culinary team, you'll help create desserts, pastries, breads, and thoughtful touches across our dining experiences, special events, and seasonal offerings.

Whether you are building your pastry career or bringing several years of experience, we are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and excited to continue developing their craft.

What You'll Do

• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, baked goods, and pastry components with a focus on quality, consistency, flavor, and presentation.
• Support the development and execution of seasonal menus, new desserts, and special preparations.
• Assist with finishing, plating, and presentation for dining service, private experiences, and special events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared workstation throughout each shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and handling standards.
• Work closely with the pastry, culinary, and service teams to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Help monitor product usage, waste, and inventory while supporting thoughtful kitchen operations.
• Assist with receiving, storage, rotation, and organization of pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Contribute ideas, ask questions, and continue building your technical pastry skills alongside an experienced culinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous professional pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
• Fine dining, luxury hospitality, bakery, or high-quality restaurant experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• A genuine interest in pastry and a desire to continue learning.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a professional kitchen.
• Dependability and strong follow-through.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working with others.
• Flexibility and comfort working in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Additional Information

At Twin Farms, we believe that when our team members are genuinely cared for, they are empowered to deliver extraordinary hospitality. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support well-being, provide stability, and encourage long-term professional growth.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources
• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles
• Daily staff meal
• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges