Pastry Chef

Merion Golf Club•Ardmore, PA

10d

About The Position

Merion Golf Club is seeking a Full Time Pastry Chef. The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparation and turnout of high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods. The Pastry Chef will design innovative menus, oversee the daily operations of the pastry department and ensure consistent quality and presentation. This position involves managing inventory, maintaining hygiene standards and training junior staff. Responsibilities will include preparation and turnout of high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods. This position will design seasonal and event specific dessert menus in collaboration with the executive chef while ensuring consistency and excellence in all aspects of pastry production, from scratch baking to final plating. The Pastry chef will be responsible for providing detailed recipes, techniques and hands-on training to maintain quality and innovation while staying up to date on industry trends, techniques and ingredients. Will oversee the daily operations of the pastry department; including but not limited to ordering, food prep and plating. Responsible for managing inventory levels for product freshness and elimination of waste. Food must be fresh looking and rotated for freshness on a daily basis. Candidates should be professionals with drive and diplomacy, technical skills and a passion to produce great food under pressure. The Club has a reputation for the finest food in the Main Line area of Western Philadelphia suburbs. A significant in-season time commitment should be expected. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team with a commendable benefits package and competitive salary. We offer medical, dental, vacation, and flex time, as well as a company-matched 401k. Benefits also include company paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and a holiday bonus program. Uniform is provided.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker or similar role
Prior experience in private clubs, high-end resorts or fine dining establishments
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and kitchen equipment
Creativity and attention to detail in flavor pairing and presentation
Ability to organize workloads and meet time deadlines
Strong leadership and team management skills including strong communication within department and across clubhouse
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations
ServSafe certified
Willingness to learn and adapt to new job tasks
Ability to maintain knowledge of standard recipes and proper culinary techniques and procedures
Candidates should be professionals with drive and diplomacy, technical skills and a passion to produce great food under pressure
A significant in-season time commitment should be expected

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in culinary arts preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation and turnout of high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods
Design innovative menus
Oversee the daily operations of the pastry department
Ensure consistent quality and presentation
Managing inventory
Maintaining hygiene standards
Training junior staff
Design seasonal and event specific dessert menus in collaboration with the executive chef
Ensuring consistency and excellence in all aspects of pastry production, from scratch baking to final plating
Providing detailed recipes, techniques and hands-on training to maintain quality and innovation
Staying up to date on industry trends, techniques and ingredients
Oversee the daily operations of the pastry department; including but not limited to ordering, food prep and plating
Responsible for managing inventory levels for product freshness and elimination of waste
Food must be fresh looking and rotated for freshness on a daily basis