Assistant Pastry Chef

Marietta Country Club; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with company matching

Free employee meals

Complimentary golf

Company training & development

Job summary

Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Pastry Assistant to support pastry production for dining room, banquets, and buffets. You will follow pastry recipes, decorate items for events, and uphold high food quality and sanitation standards in the pastry shop.

Requirements include at least 3 years of pastry experience in hospitality, strong time management, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Some Sundays and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of pastry experience in the hospitality industry.
• Must be able to manage time wisely.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
• Must be a self-starter with ownership for assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and decorates special pastry items as directed by Pastry Chef.
• Ensures sanitation and cleanliness in the bake shop at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize waste and theft.
• Follows safety and sanitation guidelines and accidents prevention.
• Assists in developing bakery recipes and techniques for pastry production.

Skills

Pastry experience

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with all pastry production for the dining room, banquets, and all other functions in the club. The Pastry Assistant follows pastry-related recipes, decorates pastry items for special events such as buffets and receptions, and for daily buffets. The ideal candidate will maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards in pastry preparation and in the pastry shop.

Job Duties and Tasks

• Plans, prepares, and/or decorates special pastry items as directed by Pastry Chef.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the bake shop at all times.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
• Follows and utilizes knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention.
• Assists in developing bakery recipes and techniques for pastry production which help to assure consistent high quality.
• Exercises portion control over bakery items.
• Attends regular meetings with Executive Chef, and Pastry Chef as needed.
• Consults with Executive Chef and Pastry Chef regarding pastry-related aspects of special events and banquet functions being planned.
• Evaluates bake shop products to assure that quality and standards are consistently attained.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of pastry experience in the hospitality industry.
• Must be able to manage time wisely.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership for assigned areas.
• Must be able to use good judgement and make impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be well organized, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work as a team member.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment during seasonal functions.

Work Location and Hours

Marietta Country Club is located at 1400 Marietta Country Club Drive in Kennesaw, Georgia 30152. This is a full‑time position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Some Sundays, Mondays, and holidays may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
• 401K with company matching
• Free employee meals
• Complimentary golf
• Participation in company events and committees
• Company sponsored training and development
• Six company-paid holidays
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit

The above job summary, requirements, and duties and tasks are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.

Pre‑employment Background Checks are required. We participate in E‑Verify.

Marietta Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.