Cook, Pastry

Piedmont Driving Club • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PASTRY COOK:
You are passionate about good food, upholding our exceptional standards, and exceeding our members’ expectations. Each shift, you get the chance to prepare delicious sweets and treats for our membership. You carefully follow recipes and work hard to ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all baked goods, including breads, pastries, and desserts. You are responsible for prepping and breaking down workstation and production areas, as well as producing all necessary mis en place. Finally, you execute all dessert orders with a smile for members and their guests.

In addition to the proper food prep, you ensure it is properly stored and handled. You inspect food prep and serving areas regularly to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices. You love the camaraderie that comes with working as part of a cohesive culinary team in a tightly run kitchen. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where time goes by quickly.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Our club in Atlanta, GA is seeking to hire a full-time AM Pastry Cook. The typical work schedule is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with Monday and one other variable day off.

WHO WE ARE:
Since 1887, Piedmont Driving Club has a wonderful history of entertaining the social elite of the South, as well as countless notable guests from all walks of life. In keeping with its original purpose – the promotion of recreation and enjoyment for its members and their families - we provide outstanding facilities to meet the desires of the membership for dining, golf, tennis, swimming, squash, and fitness activities.

We are committed to our employees, members, and communities - which is why in addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a family-friendly work environment, lasting friendships, and long-tenured staff. We are proud to offer an exciting career environment where our team members' expertise and talent really makes an impact.

CORE VALUES:
Professionalism, Accountability, Communication, Quality, and Teamwork!

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two+ years of experience in commercial food production
• Able to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or reach
• Able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds
• Are you organized and attentive to detail?
• Do you work well as part of a team?
• Do you have good communication skills and the ability to memorize information easily?
• Can you read and follow directions well?
• Are you quick on your feet and able to work in a fast-paced environment?

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program preferred
• Six+ months' experience in a commercial, scratch pastry kitchen preferred

Responsibilities

• prepare delicious sweets and treats
• follow recipes
• ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all baked goods, including breads, pastries, and desserts
• prepping and breaking down workstation and production areas
• producing all necessary mis en place
• execute all dessert orders
• ensure food is properly stored and handled
• inspect food prep and serving areas regularly to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees