Pastry Lead & Wedding Cake Specialist

Pinehurst; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinehurst Resort is seeking a skilled bakery lead to produce high quality baked goods for the Carolina Hotel and Pinehurst Resort Food & Beverage outlets. You will operate a large oven, assemble showpieces, and coordinate daily production with the kitchen team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years’ experience, with supervisory experience preferred; expect variable locations within F&B outlets and holiday coverage. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bake items by operating a large oven.
• Fill requisitions from Resort outlets.
• Produce wedding cakes.
• Assemble showpieces.
• Utilize knowledge of chocolate, sugar & pastillage.
• Produce various cakes, pies, mousses, sauces, etc.
• Properly bake breakfast pastry.
• Assure function products go out in a timely manner.
• Follow appropriate timekeeping procedure, consistently using time card.
• Wear appropriate uniform and shoes at all times.
• Organize staff and coordinate daily production.
• Assure communication with the Front-of-the-House captains/managers.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities of job as deemed appropriate by Chef or Chef’s designee, and/or as changes occur in the work environment or workload.
• Make sound judgment calls and decisions, based upon principles set forth by the Pinehurst Resort culinary management team.
• Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints set forth by the Pinehurst Resort.
• Practice regular attendance as scheduled and report variations in attendance by staff to the Chef or Chef’s designee.
• Attend meetings and/or training sessions, as required, or as deemed by the Chef to be appropriate to good job performance.
• Participate in inventory activities as required by the Chef.
• Coordinate PM ala carte dinner service.
• Be available to work in various locations of Food and Beverage outlets depending on business levels and holidays.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pinehurst Resort is seeking a skilled bakery lead to produce high quality baked goods for the Carolina Hotel and Pinehurst Resort Food & Beverage outlets. You will operate a large oven, assemble showpieces, and coordinate daily production with the kitchen team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years’ experience, with supervisory experience preferred; expect variable locations within F&B outlets and holiday coverage. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques is a plus.