PM Pastry Cook - Blackberry Mountain

Blackberry Farm; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN is seeking a Pastry Cook to support the pastry team and dessert production for our restaurant operations.

You will keep the bakeshop organized, manage inventory, set up the pastry line for nightly plating, bake bread, and assist with in-room dining and Dogwood dessert production. The role requires culinary training and at least one year in pastry; strong communication and recipe scaling skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred with at least 1 year in restaurant pastry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to compose effective recipes.
• Effective communication with guests, managers and team members.
• Ability to convert recipes to larger or smaller batches with weights/measures.

Responsibilities

• Cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop.
• Communication of pastry supplies and equipment needs.
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products.
• Follow dessert production rotation and schedules.
• Complete weekly ice cream inventory.
• Set up pastry line for nightly dessert plating.
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service.
• Produce all minor dessert components.
• Deep clean station after service.
• Be aware of upcoming events and needs.
• Assist with in-room dining and Dogwood dessert production.
• Meet bi-annual goals.

Skills

Dessert production

Pastry plating

Recipe scaling

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Rd Walland, TN 37886The 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 include the following. 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 goalsMust 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 equivalentLANGUAGE SKILLS• Must be able to compose effective recipes• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team membersMATHEMATICAL SKILLS• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches as needed• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of bothREASONING ABILITY• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goalsPHYSICAL 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 safelyWORK 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