Pastry Cook

Houston Country Club; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Houston Country Club is hiring a Full-Time Pastry Cook to produce various dough items, scoop ice cream and cookies, and manage line setup and breakdown. The role may assist in bakery production and serve as relief for the Baker when needed.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail oriented, and passionate about delivering an exceptional member experience in a state-of-the-art kitchen under an award-winning Chef.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institute with a minimum two year experience in a quality dining establishment
• Must communicate in English and have basic comprehension of English
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, ability to work AM/PM shifts

Responsibilities

• Produce pastries and basic dough items; scoop ice cream and cookies as needed
• Set up and break down the a la carte line
• Assist in overall bakery production and cover Baker as needed
• Demonstrate self-motivation and attention to detail while delivering high-quality service

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Jonas POS

Serve Safe/TABC certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our Club has a Full Time Pastry Cook position available. The Pastry Cook is responsible for the production of various types of basic dough, scooping ice cream and cookies as well as, setting up and breaking down the a la carte line. May assist in overall bakery production and may serve as relief for the Baker position. The ideal candidates for these positions are self-motivated, detail oriented and have a passion for providing members an exceptional experience. Benefits include on the job training, continuing education and the opportunity to compete while working under an award winning Chef in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Responsibilities

• A true desire to serve others and a commitment to providing high quality Member and Guest service.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player able to diplomatically foster relationships with Members, Employees and Guests
• Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with high member interaction
• Working knowledge of Jonas POS software, TABC certified (Serve Safe certification helpful)
• Must be able to multi-task

Qualifications

• Requires Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institute with a minimum two year experience in a quality dining establishment

Special Requirements

• Must have the knowledge of basic culinary fundamentals.
• Must be able to communicate in and have a basic comprehension of the English language, or be enrolled in classes to enhance the ability to communicate in and comprehend English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and/or over time as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers as needed.
• Should have an eye for detail.
• Must possess honesty and integrity.
• Must be courteous and tactful at all times towards club members, superiors, and co-workers.
• Must be innovative and look for areas that need improvement.
• Must have schedule flexibility for both AM/PM shifts, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate to heavy amount of weight (minimum of 20 lbs)

Benefits

Houston Country Club offers an excellent benefits package.

After 60 days, full time employees are eligible for:

• Choice of three medical plans, including prescription coverage
• Choice of two dental plans
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for spouses and dependents
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off accrues every pay period and may be used after 6 months of employment.

Once eligibility criteria are met, our 401(k) plan allows employees to choose between pre- and post-tax contributions, and we match dollar for dollar up to 4% with immediate vesting.

The Houston Country Club Scholarship Fund was established to assist our employees, their children, and their grandchildren pursue their higher education goals. Recipients may receive up to $8,000 per year to be used for tuition, books, and fees.