Pastry Externship - Summer 2026
Turning Stone Resort Casino is New York State's most awarded four-season resort destination. It is home to two Forbes-rated, four-star fine-dining restaurants and more than 12 additional dining options, from BBQ or Italian to Sushi and other regional favorites. As a pastry extern, you will have the opportunity to create beautifully crafted desserts for guests to enjoy while rotating through various bakery outlets.
Alumni from The Culinary Institute of America operate many outlets you will experience. In addition, our Enterprise Executive Chef Ron Ross is a 1979 graduate. Here at Turning Stone Casino Resort, we treat your experience as an extension of your education. We encourage students to express their future interests with our chefs in order to cater learning to their needs, from molecular techniques, high end restaurants, high volume banquets to fine decorations.
An example of your hands on involvement includes:
- Patisserie decorations
- Large batch recipe production
- Banquet dessert plating
- High volume banquet production
- 7 Kitchen’s banquet productions
- Fine dining desserts
- The fundamentals of mousses and creams
- Food plating and presentation management
- High end wedding and special event catering
Choosing Turning Stone for your externships will provide you with the opportunity to work with some of the region’s best chefs:
Executive Pastry Chef Jeremy Moore, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris France 2010
TS Steakhouse - Chef Ray Wells, CIA Graduate 2008
Pino Bianco – Chef Megan Reyes, Suny Cobleskill Graduate 2012
Wild Flowers – Chef Joe Kolo, CIA Graduate 2002 (Bachelors 2012)
Upstate Tavern – Chef Yolanda CIA Graduate 2013
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a culinary/pastry program at an accredited college.
- Must be able to read and comprehend schedules, menus, and other materials.
- Must possess basic math skills for measuring and calculations.
- Must be capable of operating kitchen equipment such as steamers, fryers, and ovens.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including brief interactions with guests and coworkers.
- Must have written communication skills to complete standard forms and documents.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods.
- Position involves frequent bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, standing, walking, simple grasping, manual dexterity, reaching overhead, and twisting.
What you’ll Gain:
By the end of the program, you will have a well-rounded understanding of pastry production, food safety, recipe management, and kitchen operations. You will be prepared to meet the demands of a professional kitchen while developing the necessary skills for a successful career in the pastry/bakery industry.
Who We Are:
We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations. Among our prominent offerings is the Turning Stone Resort Casino, a recipient of the prestigious Best of New York Gaming Resort award for an impressive six consecutive years. Complementing this flagship property, we operate satellite casinos like YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach. Beyond gaming and hospitality, our portfolio extends to encompass convenience stores, government contracting technology firms, and a fully integrated cannabis operation that encompasses cultivation, manufacturing, and retail, among other ventures.