Pastry Chef Assistant

Madison Club Staffing LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Meals

Referral Incentives

Professional development

Job summary

The Madison Club in La Quinta, California, is seeking a Pastry Chef Assistant to help develop pastry, bakery, and presentation for a premier baking program. You will contribute to casual dining through five‑star experiences for members and guests.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of pastry or line cook experience in world‑class properties, CA Food Handlers Card (must obtain within 7 days), and a culinary degree preferred. Knowledge of baking techniques is essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing service experience in luxury dining environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver member and guest services.

Responsibilities

• Work with culinary and F&B leaders to uphold exemplary standards.
• Ensure daily quality control and reduce spoilage.
• Organize kitchen to handle daily restaurant covers and inventory checks.
• Create and implement new pastry ideas with Pastry Chef.
• Maintain equipment and safety standards.
• Ensure uniform dishes and proper portion sizes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary degree

CA Food Handlers Card

Job description

The Pastry Chef Assistant will be responsible to take direction towards innovative technique in pastry, bakery, and presentation of the baking program and all desserts. The Pastry Chef Assistant will be responsible for items including casual dining to fine dining experiences within the club, producing the Club’s Pastry standards in desserts. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all culinary and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
• Ensure continual product quality control and procedures are maintained on a daily basis.
• Minimize spoilage, waste, and over production with consistent procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists are completed and recorded daily.
• Continuously creating and implementing new menu ideas with the Pastry Chef.
• Organize the kitchen and preparations in an efficient manner to cope with the daily restaurant covers.
• Monitoring inventory levels through regular inventory checks.
• Maintain all equipment and be sure it is properly handled and maintained by all culinary staff.
• Responsible for the quality of all pastry items prepared in the kitchen and ensure standard recipes are being followed on a consistent basis.
• Consistently checks food for taste, temperature, and visual appeal.
• Ensuring all dishes are uniform and that established portion sizes are adhered per the specifications set out by Pastry Chef.
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation.
• All government, safety, health, and security standards are compiled through the department at all times.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At least one year of line cook or prep cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs required. Possess CA Food Handlers Card (FHC) - Must obtain certification within 7 Days of Hire. Culinary degree and pedigree preferred. Experience in pasty and desserts preferred. At least one year of pastry cook experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs required. Knowledge of culinary and baking techniques.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

The Company’s good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $21-$26 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Us

Nestled in California’s desert paradise, The Madison Club is La Quinta’s most exclusive, private residential community, offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. It is a place of effortless grace and charm with an ambiance of quiet sophistication, intimacy, and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs, offering five-star dining and member events, wellness and fitness amenities, and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At The Madison Club, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://madisonclubca.com/

Discovery Land Company

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

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