Elite Pastry Cook: Desserts, Cakes & Showpieces

ROYAL POINCIANA GOLF CLUB INC; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Employer Matching 401k

Bonus Program

Training Opportunities

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee merchandise discount

Referral program

Employee Wellness Program/HealthJoy

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Paid meals

Tuition assistance/Scholarship program

Core Value Program

Job summary

Royal Poinciana Golf Club Inc. is seeking a Pastry Cook to join its Culinary team. The role handles daily pastry production, ensuring RP Culinary Standards and top sanitation compliance. You will craft desserts, wedding cakes, show pieces, and chocolates with premium ingredients.

The position is seasonal, full-time and non-exempt, with varied hours including weekends and holidays. Experience in a high-volume club or fine dining setting is required, along with a culinary apprenticeship or degree.

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship program or degree from an accredited culinary institute.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality high volume premium private club, quality hotel or fine dining restaurant is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.
• Exhibits professionalism and leadership with a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Maintenance of a neat appearance and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing daily pastry items including desserts, wedding cakes, show pieces, chocolates, petit fours, and other pastries using high quality ingredients.
• Ensures quality food production and performs daily market requirements.
• Maintains production knowledge with decoration and taste quality.
• Prepares daily items according to RP Culinary standards and recipes.
• Creates new recipes using classical and modern techniques.
• Controls waste and spoilage through routine cleanup, stock rotation, and proper storage.
• Labels and dates stored food in compliance with Florida Serve Safe regulations.
• Creates production lists for efficient service execution.
• Keeps equipment in proper function and reports any malfunction.
• Maintains adherence to state Food Safety Guidelines and Cleaning Standards.
• Assists in setting up buffets and banquet functions.
• Communicates with staff and managers to meet operational needs.
• Works in assigned station as directed by Executive Chef.
• Attends daily/weekly/monthly meetings.

Skills

Pastry production

Food safety awareness

Quality control

Team communication

Weekend availability

Education

Culinary apprenticeship or degree

Job description

Royal Poinciana Golf Club Inc. is seeking a Pastry Cook to join its Culinary team. The role handles daily pastry production, ensuring RP Culinary Standards and top sanitation compliance. You will craft desserts, wedding cakes, show pieces, and chocolates with premium ingredients.

The position is seasonal, full-time and non-exempt, with varied hours including weekends and holidays. Experience in a high-volume club or fine dining setting is required, along with a culinary apprenticeship or degree.