Pastry Cook III - High-Volume Bakery & Desserts

World Equestrian Center; Ocala (FL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Equestrian Center Ocala is seeking a Pastry Cook III (Full Time) for the commissary. The position requires knowledge of advanced baking techniques and 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume setting, with a guest-focused approach.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, cake baking, pastry creation, and pastry decoration, with emphasis on quality control and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques with 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Friendly guest service personality and positive attitude.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Master cake baking, pie making, pastry creation, and more.
• Decorate pastries and desserts with icings, toppings, and techniques.
• Monitor the quality of baked goods to ensure taste, texture, and appearance.

Skills

Guest service

Advanced baking

High-volume kitchen

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Pastry Cook III (Full Time) - Emma's at the Equestrian Manor - World Equestrian Center Ocala

Job Category: Food & Beverage – Culinary

Requisition Number: PASTR002237

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• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Ocala, FL 34482, USA

Description

Essential Functions:

• Friendly guest service personality and positive attitude alwaysexhibited.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques with 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.

Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes, ensuring freshness and proper storage.

Master various baking techniques, including cake baking, pie making, pastry creation, and more.

• Pastry Decoration:

Decorate pastries and desserts with various icings, toppings, and techniques to create visually appealing presentations.

• Quality Control:

Monitor the quality of baked goods and desserts, ensuring they meet standards for taste, texture, and appearance.

• Previousexposure to pastry preparation
• Demonstrates creativeability.
• Exhibitspositiveattitude toward guests and team members.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meetdeadlinesand handle multiple duties.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates willbe requiredto perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demandsrepresentthe physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform thedescribed essential functionsof this position.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a weight of25lbs.
• Mustbe able to work walking and or standing continuously for a period of 8hours.
• Associatemay have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch orcrawl.
• Associateisoften required tosit and use his or her hands and fingers to handle orfeel.
• Vision abilities required by this job include closevision.
• Associatemust talk andhear.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Friendly guest service personality and positive attitude alwaysexhibited.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques with 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Previousexposure to pastry preparation
• Demonstrates creativeability.
• Exhibitspositiveattitude toward guests and team members.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meetdeadlinesand handle multiple duties.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and byprovidingdevelopment opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants willbe requiredtosubmit toa background check prior to employment.

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