Baker

Houston Country Club; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious club in Houston is seeking a dedicated Pastry Cook to prepare a variety of baked goods, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays. The club offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Matching

Scholarship Fund

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares baked goods as assigned by pastry chef.
• Maintains inventory of freshly baked goods.
• Follows sanitation practices and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Honesty

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

• Working knowledge of Club policies and guidelines as outlined in the Houston Country Club Employee Handbook and Orientation Guide.
• Knowledge - Possesses technical skills needed to fulfill required job duties.
• Shows active interest in self-improvement
• Work Ethic - Exhibits professional attitude towards superiors, colleagues and work. Is timely and checks with Executive Pastry Chef or Pastry Chef before leaving. Must have professional attitude when dealing with all kitchen staff.
• Production - Correctly inventories and requisitions all items stuffs communicates with Pastry Chef and Kitchen Management on service needs. Understands and uses recipe cards and production sheets. Produces correct amount of mise en place for daily use by using recipe cards and production sheets, with as little waste of time or product possible. Prepares all dough and batters to proper doneness and flavors correctly. Checks with Pastry Chef for any special items needed for that meal period. Produces correct amount so that time and materials are not wasted.
• Organization - Properly assembles all tools and utensils needed to accomplish job duties.
• Exhibit’s ability to prioritize work and ensure immediate needs are met. Understands and shows commitment to team work, knowing when to request or offer help to or from colleagues.
• Sanitation - Understands and follows sanitation practices. Properly cools and stores all batters, dough’s, bases, sauces and baked products. Keeps bake shop and coolers clean and neat, and everything must be wrapped and dated during shift.
• Hygiene - Exhibits and uses proper personal hygiene, dresses professionally. Keeps cuts, abrasions and sores covered. Uses rubber gloves when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities.

• Prepares all lamination baked goods, such as puddings, pies, breakfast pastries, special breads, and cookies as assigned by pastry chef as needed.
• Produces bread, rolls, donuts, biscuits and muffins to maintain an inventory of freshly baked goods at all times.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with portion and presentation standards.
• Notifies Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages.
• Requisition supplies as needed to prepare menu items and production needs.
• Maintain the highest sanitary condition.
• Assist Pastry Chef in completion of other duties as assigned.
• Makes sure all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored improper fashion.
• Maintains safety and security in work station
• Clean spills immediately after they occur!

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read and write English
• Environment is humid, temperature controlled
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and/or over time if needed.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers as needed.
• Must have an outgoing personality.
• Should have an eye for detail.
• Must possess honesty and integrity.
• Must be courteous and tactful at all times.
• Must be innovative and look for areas that need improvement.
• Must treat others with kindness and respect at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and/or sit up to 10 hours per day.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Hearing and talking sufficient enough to communicate with members, guests, and co-workers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, vision sufficient enough to read, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.
• Independent mobility through out the Clubhouse

Final candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Benefits

Houston Country Club offers an excellent benefits package. After 60 days, full time employees are eligible for:

• Choice of three medical plans, including prescription coverage
• Choice of two dental plans
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for spouses and dependents
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off accrues every pay period and may be used after 6 months of employment.

Once eligibility criteria are met, our 401(k) plan allows employees to choose between pre- and post-tax contributions, and we match dollar for dollar up to 4% with immediate vesting.

The Houston Country Club Scholarship Fund was established to assist our employees, their children, and their grandchildren pursue their higher education goals. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 per year to be used for tuition, books, and fees.