Seasonal Pastry Cook

Interlachen Country Club, Inc.; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

On-site parking

Holiday bonus

Complimentary meals daily

Golf course access on select Mondays

Job summary

Interlachen Country Club, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Cook/Baker to join our Pastry Department in Edina, Minnesota. This role focuses on producing desserts for events and a la carte service with an emphasis on from-scratch techniques and seasonal ingredients.

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen alongside experienced chefs, receiving mentorship and opportunities to grow your pastry skills. This seasonal position runs October through January, with competitive hourly pay and employee perks

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least two years of baking and plating desserts
• Experience producing pastry items in a commercial kitchen from scratch
• Proficient food safety & sanitation knowledge

Responsibilities

• Support our chefs and fellow team members with daily tasks
• Bake and decorate pastry items for parties and events, a la carte, and banquets
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients into every day production
• Continuously work to improve your craft while always looking for more efficient techniques and new ways to raise our standards
• Take pride in our food, treating every dish that goes out as your own
• Support your fellow team members, both HOH and FOH, and contribute to a healthy, positive culture

Skills

Desire to Learn

Growth Mindset

Positive

Curious

Coachable

Job description

Description

Interlachen Country Club is seeking a Seasonal Pastry Cook/Baker to join our Pastry Department!

We believe in serving from the heart. We are looking for teammates who embody our values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Anticipation, Respect, and Teamwork. Our work environment is purpose driven, fast-paced, and focused on exceeding our member's and team's expectations.

Learn more about Interlachen and culture by visiting us at https://www.interlachencc.org/Careers

The Interlachen Experience:

Interlachen is proud to provide our culinary team with industry-leading tools, resources, and support. Join a healthy kitchen culture focused on mentorship and growth under the leadership of chefs from some of the top restaurants in the Twin Cities and beyond, including Restaurant Alma, Meritage, Travail, and The Ritz-Carlton. Working at Interlachen looks different each day. Daily production includes creating mini desserts for banquets, elegant plated desserts for wine dinners, layered laminations from scratch, and much more. Everyone on our team has the opportunity to grow and make a positive impact

Our Food

Locally sourced, house-cured, and seasonal are the fundamentals of our menus. Supported by growers, farmers, and ranchers throughout Minnesota and the Midwest, we source the best ingredients we can get our hands on. Food is often at the heart of our members' most cherished moments and memories. Every dish, regardless of the occasion or venue, is crafted and prepared with the same passion and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Support our chefs and fellow team members with daily tasks.
• Bake and decorate pastry items for parties and events, a la carte, and banquets.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients into every day production.
• Continuously work to improve your craft while always looking for more efficient techniques and new ways to raise our standards.
• Take pride in our food, treating every dish that goes out as your own.
• Support your fellow team members, both HOH and FOH, and contribute to a healthy, positive culture.

Ideal Qualifications and Attributes:

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At least two years of baking and plating desserts
• Experience producing pastry items in a commercial kitchen from scratch
• Proficient food safety & sanitation knowledge

Attributes:

• Desire to Learn- You are eager to take your baking to the next level. New and exciting dishes inspire you.
• Growth Mindset - You crave a kitchen focused on mentorship, excellence, and constantly raising the bar.
• Positive - You naturally have an upbeat attitude and share that enthusiasm with the people around you.
• Curious - New and fresh ingredients inspire you. You want to get your hands on the best stuff.
• Coachable - You take feedback gracefully and run with it, always open to learning more.

Availability:

• This is a seasonal position from October through January

Salary, Benefits, and Perks:

• Competitive Compensation: $20-$22/hr.
• Complimentary uniforms
• Free on-site parking
• Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Time and a half on working holidays
• Annual holiday bonus
• Complimentary meals and beverages daily
• Golf Course, pool, and racquet sports access on select Mondays
• Team member appreciation and recognition events and awards

Interlachen Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants