Baking and Pastry Externship

Discovery Land Company • Amenia, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Extern prepares a variety of baked goods, including artisan breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, following established recipes and quality standards. The role also involves coordinating daily production, maintaining ingredient inventory and a clean bakery workspace, and following food-safety and sanitation requirements. Work hours are flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands.

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.
• Have knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to apply them in the workplace.
• Be ServSafe certified.
• Remain safety conscious to avoid injury to self and others.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high standard of service.
• Have a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for more than eight hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a range of bread, pastries, cakes, and desserts according to established recipes and standards.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately to produce consistent doughs and batters.
• Apply 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.
• Work with the culinary team to contribute to dining experiences for members and guests.

Benefits

• $21.00 per hour.
• Overtime available.
• Employee meals.
• Referral incentives.
• Recognition programs.
• Optional furnished employee housing for workers who live more than 100 miles from the job site, available through a separate company at $125 per week, including basic utilities.

What This Job Offers

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