Assistant Pastry Chef - Egypt Valley Country Club
About The Position
Egypt Valley Country Club, West Michigan's premier private club, is seeking a passionate and creative Assistant Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment producing desserts and baked goods for daily dining service, weddings, golf outings, wine dinners, member events, and banquets. If you enjoy baking, decorating, and bringing new ideas to life while working alongside a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. The Assistant Pastry Chef supports the daily production of pastries and desserts while helping maintain high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency. This role also provides opportunities to contribute to menu development and explore new techniques and creative ideas in a professional kitchen environment.
Requirements
- Experience with basic baking methods and pastry production
- Ability to decorate cakes, cookies, and specialty desserts
- Basic bread-making knowledge and preparation skills
- Familiarity with foundational French pastry techniques
- Knowledge of seasonal fruits and ingredients
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to take direction while remaining eager to learn new skills and techniques
- Creative mindset with a passion for developing new ideas
- Dependable work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods for daily service and special events
- Restock pastry displays and maintain production levels for à la carte and banquet operations
- Fulfill dessert requirements for weddings, golf outings, wine dinners, member events, and club functions
- Plate and display desserts with attention to presentation and detail
- Prepare and package house-made items such as granola bars and other specialty products
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and professional appearance
- Follow recipes accurately while making adjustments when necessary
- Assist with inventory rotation and back-stock production
- Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and new dessert offerings
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Employee meals
- Staff shirts/uniforms
- Golf privileges based on hours and days worked
- Opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to menu development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
