Pastry Cook — Desserts, Events & Gourmet Bakes

Quail-West-Foundation-Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounts on retail items at the Golf/

Special parties & celebrations

Uniforms

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Playing and practice privilege

And many more!

Job summary

Quail West is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our Culinary team. You will prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety to provide an exceptional dining experience for our members and guests.

As a full-time Pastry Cook, you will assist the Pastry Chef with daily prep, creative dessert presentations, and event orders, while keeping stations clean and stocked.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and food safety practices.
• Previous experience in pastry preparation or a professional kitchen.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity and passion for high-quality desserts.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Food safety or culinary certification preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and desserts.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with daily preparation and special event orders.
• Create attractive dessert presentations, decorations, and fillings.
• Maintain consistency in quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor baking equipment and assist with inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist with additional kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

pastry techniques

baking methods

food safety

organizational skills

time management

multitasking

communication

teamwork

creativity

following recipes

evenings/weekends/holidays

lift 50 lbs

bilingual EN/ES

Education

Culinary certification (preferred)

Job description

Quail West is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our Culinary team. You will prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety to provide an exceptional dining experience for our members and guests.

As a full-time Pastry Cook, you will assist the Pastry Chef with daily prep, creative dessert presentations, and event orders, while keeping stations clean and stocked.