Pastry Cook

Description

· Plan, prepare, and produce all baked goods, pastries, and desserts for daily service and special events.

· Ensure all food is consistently outstanding, balancing quality, consistency, and innovation.

· Complete daily prep duties including scaling, mixing, baking, and assembling pastry components to ensure readiness for service.

· Manage inventory, assist with food purchasing, and storage to control costs, ensure quality, minimize waste, and maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) compliance.

· Conduct product knowledge training, pre-meal briefings, and special culinary education programs for BOH & FOH personnel.

· Manage member take-out, large holidays, and special events while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

· Maintain accurate production records and ensure timely preparation of all pastry orders.

· Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and event execution under the direction of Culinary Management.

· Develop and test new dessert recipes that align with seasonal menus and club standards.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen and storage areas.

· Monitor food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times.

· Inspect equipment regularly and report maintenance or repair needs.

· Execute other duties and special projects as assigned by Culinary Managers.

Requirements

· Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.

· Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency in quality and presentation.

· Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen hygiene.

· Ability to assist with inventory, storage, and basic cost control.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

· Willingness to learn, take direction, and work collaboratively with the culinary team.

· Innovative problem-solver with strong multitasking abilities.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills; able to interact professionally with staff and members at all levels.

· Physically capable of performing job duties, including standing, sitting, and lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds.

· Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including indoor, outdoor, and mechanical spaces

· Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays including Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, major club events, and on-call shifts as required