Creative Pastry Cook: Desserts & Menu Creation

The St Joe Company; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is hiring a Pastry Cook for WaterColor Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The role focuses on baking desserts, pastries and breads, developing new recipes, and supporting staff to ensure high-quality pastries for the menu and events.

The candidate should bring strong pastry arts knowledge, ability to work within a high-volume kitchen, and dedication to consistent quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant professional experience in culinary, food and beverage, or a related field.
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or a related field with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures are followed
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Plan the dessert and pastry menu to complement savory items
• Complete daily prep and production of high-volume bakery products consistently and without sacrificing food quality
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen

Skills

Dessert decoration

High-volume baking

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality management degree

Job description

The St. Joe Company is hiring a Pastry Cook for WaterColor Resort in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The role focuses on baking desserts, pastries and breads, developing new recipes, and supporting staff to ensure high-quality pastries for the menu and events.

The candidate should bring strong pastry arts knowledge, ability to work within a high-volume kitchen, and dedication to consistent quality and presentation.