Pastry Chef

Rolling Rock Club; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness initiatives

Paid time off and vacation

Discounts at shops

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Rolling Rock Club in Ligonier seeks a Pastry Chef for daily prep and execution of pastry service. As an entry-level position, candidates should have a strong desire to learn culinary skills under the guidance of senior chefs.

The role includes planning, preparing, and adhering to pastry standards, as well as ensuring quality and cleanliness. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Follow guidance from senior management effectively.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the kitchen environment.
• Able to prepare and plate pastry items consistently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare quality pastry production on a daily basis.
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards.
• Perform general cleaning and sanitation duties.

Skills

Basic pastry techniques

Knife skills

Flavor development

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts

Job description

SUMMARY

The Pastry Chef is responsible for daily prep and execution of service on their assigned station. A pastry chef is expected to work under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and follow all the procedures and tasks given. This position requires an overall understanding of timelines, product needs, flavor combinations, and fundamental skills and is able to work quickly and efficiently with other team members in a focused and organized manner. This position is an entry level position and individuals should have a strong desire to learn and grow within the kitchen environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, prepare, set-up and provide consistent, timely and organized quality service in all areas of pastry production including an emphasis on plating in accordance with standards.
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for product preparation and plating.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, basic pastry techniques and knowledge, measuring ingredients, mixing methods, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Daily analysis of station and product to ensure all standards and quality issues are met.
• Accurately follow and execute recipes for assigned station.
• Proper and thorough breakdown, or hand over, of station at the end of shift.
• General cleaning and sanitation duties as directed by culinary management, as well as lead cooks.
• Maintains regular, consistent and reliable attendance.
• Respects the Club's customs and traditions and works to preserve Rolling Rock Club as a "Quiet Country English Manor".
• Other related assignments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Follow guidance and direction from senior management effectively, efficiently, and appropriately.
• General fundamental skills in all basic pastry techniques and knife cuts.
• A sense of flavor development and evaluation of prep is necessary for this position.
• Strong desire to grow and develop one's craft and skills within the kitchen environment.

DESIRABLE

• Associate's degree in culinary arts.
• Minimum of 1-2 years professional experience cooking.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

Team Member Appreciation

• Health & Wellness initiatives
• Hot team member meals daily
• Golf pro shop and Orvis endorsed Fly Fishing shop discount
• Golf privileges on most Mondays
• Employee appreciation events
• Annual team member family events
• Complimentary uniforms and uniform reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off begins accruing your first day
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Flexible schedules

Medical & Insurance

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance

Planning For the Future

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee education allowance
• Team member referral bonuses

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Offers of employment are contingent upon applicants to consenting to, and successfully passing, a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug test.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.