Pastry Cook: From-Scratch Desserts & Creative Menu

Philadelphia Country Cl; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA, is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft a variety of pastries and desserts from scratch. You will follow established recipes, maintain high quality, and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness while collaborating with the culinary team to refresh menus based on seasonal ingredients.

The role requires proven pastry experience, strong baking knowledge, and the ability to work diligently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and dietary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a pastry cook or baker in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functions, and kitchen safety standards.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency in product quality.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Formal culinary or baking certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a wide range of pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately, ensuring consistency in taste and texture.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels of baking supplies and communicate needs to management to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff to innovate and refine dessert menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Baking

Food safety

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification / baking certification

Job description

Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA, is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft a variety of pastries and desserts from scratch. You will follow established recipes, maintain high quality, and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness while collaborating with the culinary team to refresh menus based on seasonal ingredients.

The role requires proven pastry experience, strong baking knowledge, and the ability to work diligently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and dietary