Pastry Assistant; Athenaeum Hotel Kitchen/Seasonal
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage
Location: New York
Pastry Assistant (Athenaeum Hotel Kitchen)/Seasonal Employment
Job Category: Restaurant
Requisition Number: PASTR
004385
- Posted:
December 22, 2025 - Full-Time
- Rate: $16 USD per hour
New York State - Hotel 3
The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA
The Athenaeum Hotel Kitchen supports culinary services for all ten of the Chautauqua Hotel Company food service operations. The culinary experience is managed by the Executive Chef. During the nine‑week summer season the kitchen operates daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Creating and preparing pastry food service with the approval and coordination of the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, prior to dining services, and plating items as requested during meals.
- Work in a team environment with a high degree of professionalism while handling multiple priorities to produce efficient service.
- Responsible for submitting orders for food and supplies necessary for running the kitchen.
- May be required to supervise and train other pastry culinary staff to ensure they follow specific techniques.
- Responsible for researching and developing recipes, continue to learn and test new recipes to keep the menu up-to-date and interesting.
- Must practice pastry techniques to ensure all food items are visually appealing.
- All other duties as assigned.
About the Referral Program
Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90‑days from the first physical date of work.
In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6‑months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30‑days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part‑time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season (post‑season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Typically work an eight‑hour shift with a start time that varies between 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer‑provided or employer‑assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.
Employer provided housing may be available with this position.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.
Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.
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