Pastry Cook - Full-Time

Wicker Point Golf Club; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pastry Cook to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing a variety of baked goods and desserts while ensuring timely delivery to guests. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and a passion for maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and are eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a renowned establishment and take your culinary skills to the next level!

Qualifications

• Experience in baking and pastry preparation is essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake various pastry items and desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements.
• Work efficiently to meet prep lists and service demands.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Accuracy and speed in executing tasks

Ability to work as a team member

Follows directions and instructions

Physical strength and stamina

Flexibility in working hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

One to two years of experience as a baker, pastry cook, or pastry apprentice

Certificate in Culinary/Pastry Arts

Tools

Ovens

Stovetop

Large bakery mixer

Ice cream maker

Job description

Wicker Point Golf Club

Title: Pastry Cook

Reports to: Executive Pastry Chef

Overview:

The Pastry Cook prepares all baked goods and desserts and makes sure servers deliver each dish to customers in a timely manner. The Pastry Cook is responsible for that station's workflow and getting the prep list completed in a timely and efficient manner, as well as plated desserts and orders out to guests on time. They oversee the baking process from start to finish and determine how much time each step requires. The Pastry Cook must be organized and self-motivated to uphold the high standards set in place by coworkers and management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up ala carte and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares bakery items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and kneading.
• Prepares food items by using the ovens and stovetop, as well as the large bakery mixer, ice cream maker, and other small kitchen appliances.
• Follows recipes and instructions per Executive Pastry Chef and upholds high standards set.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Stores product in containers with visible labels and consolidates if possible.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Ability to work as a team member
• Follows directions and instructions
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
• Flexibility, since hours for a line cook may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience as a baker, pastry cook, or pastry apprentice
• Certificate in Culinary/Pastry Arts preferred
• Experience with various baking methods and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices

Qualities Preferred:

• Good with people
• Approachable by staff and members
• Team player that will be able to help at other properties if needed for the growth of the whole company of Russell Lands

Physical Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee may also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The temperature of the environment may fluctuate drastically from very cold to very warm temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud.