What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook position at BLACKBERRY FARM?
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Description and Qualifications
The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily production of desserts in Blackberry Mountain’s restaurants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Cleanliness and organization of the 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
- Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
- Finish/sending of lunch and dinner desserts daily
- Prep all components of desserts
- Weekly cookie inventory/ cookie pull
- Cookie production/ scooping
- Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping
- Assist with cake requests
- Retrieve daily order form for dinner needs
- Maintain awareness of upcoming events
- Aid in recipe/ menu development
- Help with receiving when applicable
- Special requests/ dietary desserts for lunch or dinner
- Individual, bi-annual goals
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members and managers and interact with our guests.
EDUCATION and/or 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 the shift
- Requires constant bending, stooping, and reaching
- Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
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 equipment, supplies, and product
- 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property
About Blackberry
Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience.
A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.
From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.
Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $17 - $20
