Culinary Artisan — Pastry & Desserts Specialist

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, Maine, invites applications for a Culinary Artisan to lead pastry and baking initiatives, crafting exquisite desserts and sweet offerings for a luxury dining experience.

You will convert recipes, assist senior cooks, and ensure precise portioning, stock handling, and sanitation. A $1,000 sign-on bonus underscores our commitment to adding talented team players to our kitchen.

Qualifications

• Formal training in culinary arts, with a focus on pastry and baking techniques.
• One year Cook IV level or previous Cook III experience.
• Proficient in various baking methods, including dough preparation, pastry shaping, and decorating techniques.
• Strong focus on precision and detail to ensure consistency and high-quality presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs throughout the shift.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily requirements.
• Assists Cook II, Cook I, and Pastry Chef with a positive self-motivating attitude.
• Check function sheets, restaurant requisitions, and special requests and prepare a list of tasks to be accomplished.
• Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling of goods to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Keeps the working area clean at all times and adheres to all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Orders supplies as necessary by initiating requisitions and fills out Engineering work orders as necessary to maintain the best possible physical plant.

Skills

Baking methods

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Bilingual skills

Education

Culinary arts training

Job description

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, Maine, invites applications for a Culinary Artisan to lead pastry and baking initiatives, crafting exquisite desserts and sweet offerings for a luxury dining experience.

You will convert recipes, assist senior cooks, and ensure precise portioning, stock handling, and sanitation. A $1,000 sign-on bonus underscores our commitment to adding talented team players to our kitchen.