Pastry Cook

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort; Farmington (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort is seeking a dedicated Pastry staff member to create memorable culinary experiences. The role involves preparing high-quality pastry items, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates will have advanced pastry skills and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant.
• Advanced Pastry skills including chocolate and cake decorating.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items as specified on menus in a professional manner.
• Maintain equipment and take inventory for assigned station.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by meeting food standards.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Pastry skills

Education

Relevant Pastry Shop qualification

Servsafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Nemacolin, our associates know to “Expect the Unexpected” – You have come across a career opportunity where entertainment and excitement are the job description. This position must be committed to making every experience memorable while having fun and relishing the incredible atmosphere of the resort.

Prepare items as specified on menus in a professional manner. Maintain equipment in a professional manner, take inventory, and place orders for your assigned station. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive.)

• Relevant Pastry Shop qualification and experience in a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant
• Experience in a four or five-star property desired
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Windows XP and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Servsafe Certification preferred
• Consistently strives to fulfill our core Company values: Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust
• Must be detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; capable of problem-solving with employees or guests to provide a memorable experience
• Must possess a positive attitude and work effectively with a variety of people and coworkers
• Ability to adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Flexibility to work days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Report to work on time, neatly groomed, in a clean uniform, following the Dress Code Policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Work cohesively as part of the Pastry staff using various baking methods to ensure timeliness, efficiency, and product quality
• Ensure guest satisfaction by meeting food standards, addressing concerns promptly, and maintaining quality and timing standards
• Assist in managing kitchen expenses to maximize profitability while delivering high-quality products
• Possess advanced Pastry skills, including techniques in chocolate, sugar work, bread molding, and cake decorating
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Uphold departmental standards of quality and timing
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or unsafe practices immediately
• Attend scheduled meetings and contribute suggestions for improvement
• Perform other duties as delegated by leadership in a timely manner
• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull, and walk for extended periods
• Work in environments with extreme heat, cold, or outdoor conditions as applicable
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and proficiently
• Perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Lift, carry, pull, and push up to 50 lbs repeatedly during a shift
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• May be exposed to hazards such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or fumes

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional tasks as required by management.