Pastry - Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, NC, is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead our pastry production for outlets and banquets, ensuring quality and presentation that meet brand standards.

The role requires a Baking and Pastry program graduate with supervisory experience, strong math skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays; you will train staff and maintain health department guidelines while delivering creative desserts.

Qualifications

• Baking and Pastry Program graduate required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Basic math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Move, lift up to 70 pounds; stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Control quality and consistency of all pastries and desserts.
• Produce pastries for outlets, banquets and amenities.
• Maintain health department standards in walk-in and prep areas.
• Assist in producing and plating banquet pastries.
• Work under pressure to meet production schedules.
• Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Math skills

Team leadership

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Baking and Pastry Program Graduate

Job description

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa The AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is noted for understated elegance and southern charm; ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports and politics have stayed at this hotel. The property offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delectable restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course, tennis and fitness center, award winning spa and spacious convention facilities. Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview

To ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Control quality and consistency of all food served
• Ensure functions are completed 30 minutes prior to service
• Understand and maintain all standard recipes
• Ensure all food supplies necessary for service are in appropriate supply on a timely basis
• Responsible for production of sweet items, pastries, cakes, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, etc. for all outlets as well as banquets and amenities
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time
• Assists in producing and plating Banquet pastries
• Work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for pastry needs
• Prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through
• Produce creative and artistic food work
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Work cohesively with entire culinary staff as part of a team
• Maintain food preparation handling and correct storage standards
• Support procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance

Qualifications

• To be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment
• Baking and Pastry Program Graduate
• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 70 pounds without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift. Requires repetitive motion.

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