Pastry Cook - The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Pastry Cook prepares, bakes, and decorates a variety of desserts and baked goods, including cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads. The role includes following traditional and new recipes, contributing to menu ideas and custom desserts, checking and ordering ingredients and supplies, maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace, and keeping accurate food-cost and inventory records. The position calls for strong baking skills, creativity, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively and under pressure at 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room at The Harpeth Hotel.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
Strong baking techniques and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
Creativity in designing unique desserts and new flavor combinations.
Attention to detail when measuring ingredients and preparing presentations.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.
Ability to work well under pressure and accept criticism.
Ability to lift, push, and carry 20–40 pounds.
Ability to stand continuously for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
Associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution highly desired.

Responsibilities

Bake cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, breads, and other goods using traditional and new recipes.
Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings for appealing presentation.
Contribute ideas for new dishes and create custom desserts.
Check and order ingredients and supplies for the pastry section.
Maintain a clean and hygienic work area.
Manage kitchen staff.
Keep accurate records of food costs and inventory.
Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.