Creative Pastry Cook for Banquets & High-Volume Bakery

North Ridge Country Club; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ridge Country Club is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the pastry team in preparing high-quality baked goods, desserts, and confections for a large-scale hospitality operation. You will assist with daily production, plating, and organizing freshly baked pastries under the Executive Pastry Chef guidance.

You will collaborate with the culinary team to deliver consistent, creative pastry offerings and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional bakery, restaurant, or hotel production kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of baking and pastry techniques, tools, and ingredients.
• Experience with decorating cakes with professional-level artistry (portfolio required).
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude are essential.
• Some laminated dough experience is helpful.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Culinary or pastry school training is a plus.
• Able to work most major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, plated desserts, etc.
• Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients following standardized recipes and instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with health standards.
• Assist in creating weekly bakery case specials and bring creativity to the table.
• Monitor product freshness and quality by rotating stock and storing ingredients properly.
• Assist in set-up, restocking and breakdown of pastry areas for service, banquets and events.
• Adhere to portion controls, presentation standards, and production schedules.

Skills

Baking techniques

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Holiday availability

Education

Culinary or pastry school training

Job description

North Ridge Country Club is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the pastry team in preparing high-quality baked goods, desserts, and confections for a large-scale hospitality operation. You will assist with daily production, plating, and organizing freshly baked pastries under the Executive Pastry Chef guidance.

You will collaborate with the culinary team to deliver consistent, creative pastry offerings and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Holiday availability is expected.