Pastry Cook: Craft Cakes, Desserts & Menu Ideas

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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 in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of desserts and pastries. You will assist in recipe development, manage inventory, and ensure a clean, sanitary work area while potentially supervising junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training in pastry arts, and strong baking skills. Creativity, detail-orientation, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; culinary certificate/degree preferred.
• Associate's degree in pastry arts or related certificate highly desired.
• Strong baking techniques with ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Creativity in designing unique desserts and flavor combinations.
• Excellent organization and time management skills; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Bake a wide variety of goods, such as cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads, following traditional and new recipes.
• Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings to create visually appealing presentations.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.
• Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic workspace and manage kitchen staff.
• Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.

Skills

Strong baking techniques

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Associate's degree in pastry arts

Culinary certificate from a culinary institution highly desired

Job description

The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of desserts and pastries. You will assist in recipe development, manage inventory, and ensure a clean, sanitary work area while potentially supervising junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training in pastry arts, and strong baking skills. Creativity, detail-orientation, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential for this role.