PM Pastry Cook - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm in Tennessee seeks a Pastry Cook to join our pastry team, assisting the Pastry Chef with all aspects of dessert production and presentation for restaurant operations.

You will maintain a clean, organized bakeshop, manage recipe conversions and ingredient needs, and help plate nightly desserts, bake bread, and prepare dessert components as part of a collaborative kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred and a minimum of 1 year experience in restaurant pastry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop.
• Communicate pastry supplies and equipment needs.
• Set up pastry line for nightly dessert plating.
• Bake bread during nightly service.
• Produce minor dessert components and ice cream inventory.
• Assist with in-room dining and dessert production.

Skills

Recipe composition

Effective communication

Recipe conversion

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Culinary education

High school diploma

1 year pastry/restaurant experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1507 E. Millers Cove RdWalland, TN 37886

The Pastry Cook, alongside the Pastry Chef, is responsible for all aspects of dessert production and presentation in support of restaurant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop
• Communication of all pastry specific supplies and equipment needs
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Proper following of dessert production rotation
• Completing weekly ice cream inventory
• Responsible for setting up pastry line for nightly dessert plating
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service
• Production of all minor dessert components
• Deep cleaning station following service
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
• Awareness of upcoming events
• Assist with in-room dining and Dogwood dessert production
• Individual, bi-annual goals

Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Culinary Education preferred and a minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry
• High school diploma or equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to compose effective recipes
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches as needed
• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of shift
• Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fully equipped bakeshop staffed by as many as six people at one time
• Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing of equipment, supplies, and product
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions