Baking and Pastry Externship

Discovery Land Company • Amenia, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Silo Ridge Field Club is seeking a Baking and Pastry Extern to join its Culinary Department at Silo Bakery in Amenia, New York. This seasonal role has start and end dates aligned with the academic calendar. The extern supports the pastry team with baking and pastry production for the small-batch village bakery and fine-dining menus at club outlets. The role offers experience working with a range of ingredients and baking styles and involves collaborating with the culinary team to create distinctive dining experiences for members and fellow employees.

The extern prepares a variety of baked goods, including artisan breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, while following established recipes and standards. Attention to detail, creativity, and a commitment to quality contribute to the café and dining-room experience for members and guests. The position reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program at a college or university affiliated with Discovery Land Co.
• Have six months of related back-of-house foodservice experience.
• Know health and safety regulations and be able to apply them in the workplace.
• Hold ServSafe certification.
• Remain safety-conscious to avoid injury to self and others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high standard of service.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Have a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and strong communication and interpersonal skills when serving members, guests, and team members.
• Be able to work in a team environment and stay calm and focused during busy periods.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; standing, walking, and moving for periods exceeding eight hours; and lifting and carrying items sometimes weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts according to established recipes and standards.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, maintaining accurate measurements and consistent results.
• Use proper fermentation, degassing, proofing, and baking techniques.
• Scale and shape breads, loaves, and pastries.
• Monitor baking temperatures, cooking times, and product quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to plan and coordinate daily production schedules.
• Follow health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory of baking ingredients and supplies and place orders as needed.
• Keep the bakery area, equipment, utensils, and workstations clean and organized.

Benefits

• $21.00 per hour; overtime available.
• Employee meals.
• Referral incentives.
• Recognition programs.
• Optional furnished employee housing is available through a separate company to workers who live more than 100 miles from the job site, at a weekly rate of $125 including basic utilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed