Pastry Chef — Creative Desserts, Growth & Daily Pay

Harpeth Hotel; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth Hotel is seeking a Pastry Cook for its 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room in Franklin, TN. This full-time role involves baking, decorating, and helping develop dessert menus, with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or culinary training, strong baking skills, and the ability to manage time and work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required; culinary cert or degree preferred.
• Associate degree in pastry arts or certification from a culinary program is highly desired.
• Strong baking techniques and ability to operate kitchen equipment; creative dessert design.
• Attention to detail in measurement and presentation; excellent organization and time management.
• Clear communication and ability to work well under pressure in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Bake a wide variety of goods including cakes, cookies, pies, pastries and breads following traditional and new recipes.
• Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes and toppings for appealing presentations.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts; assist with menu development.
• Check inventory and order ingredients for the pastry section; manage kitchen records.

Skills

Baking techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Pastry arts degree/certificate highly desired

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Inventory management

Job description

The Harpeth Hotel is seeking a Pastry Cook for its 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room in Franklin, TN. This full-time role involves baking, decorating, and helping develop dessert menus, with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or culinary training, strong baking skills, and the ability to manage time and work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.