Pastry Cook - Baker

Austin Country Club in Austin, TX is looking to hire a full-time Pastry Cook / Baker to work in our kitchen. Are you a passionate, hardworking individual who brings inspiring ideas to the table? Do you feel at home in the kitchen? Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your baking career? Would you like to be a part of an exclusive country club that prides itself on creating memorable experiences for both its members and employees? If so, please read on!

This baking position with our hospitality team earns a competitive wage of $21.56 per hour. We provide our full-time employees with excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with up to a 4% match after one year of employment, and life insurance. Additionally, our hospitality team receives paid holidays, uniforms, referral bonuses, free meals during working hours, and participation in wellness programs. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work in our country club kitchen for you, apply today to join our hospitality team!

ABOUT AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB

Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to Harvey Penick, one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived. As a private, family-oriented club that is rich in tradition, we are known for the quality of our membership and unmatched customer service that exceeds expectations. We are located along the banks of the Colorado River with Austin's iconic Pennybacker Bridge as our backdrop. Spanning over 180 acres of hill country vistas and canyon views in Davenport Ranch, our property is just 10 miles west of downtown Austin.

As one of the oldest and finest clubs in the south, we know that a great experience starts with great people. We have a tradition of excellence not only with club history but also with our team members. Our work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, flexible, and mission-oriented. To show our appreciation for all that our employees do, we offer generous perks as well as competitive, comparable compensation and professional development opportunities to help them gain valuable skills for their careers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PASTRY COOK / BAKER

As a Pastry Cook / Baker, you are responsible for prepping a variety of sweet treats for the members of our country club. Each day when you arrive for work, you check our kitchen's production schedule and prioritize items for your shift. Following our recipes, you prepare a variety of baked goods from scratch, including mousses, custards, doughs, and sweet bread. You complete your daily prep lists and check to make sure all needed materials are in stock. When preparing the pastries, you take care to portion all products to specifications and arrange plates according to our standards.

In addition, you stock all items for our a la carte service and help prep for banquet events. You maintain a working knowledge of how to properly use all of our kitchen equipment and tools. When needed, you report any issues to maintenance in a timely manner to get our equipment fixed. You keep our walk-in freezer and your workstation clean and organized on a daily basis as well as inspect the cleanliness of tools, equipment, and supplies before use.

To keep our daily operations running smoothly, you always make sure to check in with the executive pastry chef to review assignments and get pertinent information about anticipated business levels. Baking is your pride and joy, and you find great fulfillment being able to use your skills to keep our kitchen thriving and our members happy with our service!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PASTRY COOK / BAKER

• High school diploma OR vocational training certificate
• 2 years of experience working as a pastry cook
• Valid Food Handler's certification for Austin, TX
• Working knowledge of pastry and kitchen operations
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Proficient in English

A certificate or apprenticeship in culinary training is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have a thirst for learning new skills? Can you maintain a clean and organized workspace? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to thrive in a team environment? Do you consider yourself punctual and task-driven? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? If yes, you might just be perfect for this baking position with our hospitality team!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PASTRY COOK / BAKER

This full-time baking position with our country club kitchen works according to our production schedule.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HOSPITALITY TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this baking job with our hospitality team, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 78746

Salary : $22