Baking and Pastry Intern - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Travel perks

Job summary

Blackberry Farm, LLC. invites you to join its Baking and Pastry internship program at the Great Smoky Mountains property in Tennessee. The internship runs about 15 weeks across three trimesters: Jan–Apr, May–Aug, or Sep–Dec.

Hourly pay is provided with housing limited based on availability; interns must arrive close to start and work 30–40 hours weekly. Experience in restaurant pastry or culinary baking is required along with basic kitchen operations and knowledge of bread or plated desserts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry.
• Basic Kitchen operations experience.
• Basic Bread and/or Plated Dessert experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop.
• Communicating all pastry-specific supplies and equipment needs.
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products.
• Proper following of dessert production rotation.
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products.
• Completing weekly ice cream inventory.
• Setting up pastry line for nightly dessert plating.
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service.
• Cookie production/ scooping.
• Assist with cake requests.
• Aid in recipe/menu development.

Education

1 year of experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry

Basic Kitchen operations experience

Basic Bread and/or Plated Dessert experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 1471 W. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886 This position is responsible for all aspects of pastry food preparation up to and including the final presentation for delivery to guests.

Responsibilities will include cookie production/ scooping, assisting with cake requests, finishing/sending lunch and dinner desserts daily, maintaining proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products, creating special requests/ dietary desserts for lunch service, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of bakeshop. We are currently accepting applications for our Summer trimester (May-August).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop
• Communicating all pastry-specific supplies and equipment needs
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Proper following of dessert production rotation
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
• Completing weekly ice cream inventory
• Responsible for setting up pastry line for nightly dessert plating
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service
• Cookie production/ scooping
• Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping
• Assist with cake requests
• Aid in recipe/ menu development
• Maintain awareness of upcoming events through a scheduled event chart
• Knowledge of heirloom vegetables and fruits
• Visiting and learning about growing produce through the garden and how to incorporate it into desserts

Other duties may be assigned.

Internship Details

• The internship will last approximately 15 weeks
• Baking and Pastry Internships are available during the following three Trimesters:
• January 1st- April 30th
• May 1st- August 31st
• September 1st- December 31st
• Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date
• The Baking and Pastry internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week
• A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability
• Pastry internships are paid at an hourly rate

Must comply with all company policies and procedures. To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required. Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry
• Basic Kitchen operations experience
• Basic Bread and/or Plated Dessert experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand recipes that use different measuring systems
• Must be able to communicate with different shifts to ensure FIFO and inventories, including two restaurants and the In-Room-Dining program
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches. Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work long periods of time standing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fully equipped bake shop staffed by as many as three people at one time. Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing equipment, supplies, and product
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.