Pastry Cook

BLACKBERRY•Walland, TN

11d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily production of desserts for the Main House, Dogwood, and Barn restaurant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop Communication of all pastry-specific supplies and equipment needs Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products Proper following of dessert production rotation Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products Finish/ sending of Main House lunch and dinner desserts daily Prep all components of Main House desserts Weekly cookie inventory/ cookie pull Cookie production/ scooping Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping Assist with cake requests Assist with IRD Production and Dogwood dessert production Retrieve daily order form for Main House dinner needs Maintain awareness of upcoming events Aid in recipe/ menu development Help with receiving when applicable Special requests/ dietary desserts for Main House lunch Individual, bi-annual goals Must comply with all company policies and procedures. To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required. Must be able to work well with other Team Members and managers and interact with our guests. Blackberry Farm is a Relais & Châteaux property that has provided world renowned hospitality to family, friends and guests for almost 50 years. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Culinary Education preferred and a minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry
Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively.
Must be able to compose effective recipes.
Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches as needed
Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to be on feet for the duration of the shift.
Requires constant bending, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop
Communication of all pastry-specific supplies and equipment needs
Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
Proper following of dessert production rotation
Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
Finish/ sending of Main House lunch and dinner desserts daily
Prep all components of Main House desserts
Weekly cookie inventory/ cookie pull
Cookie production/ scooping
Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping
Assist with cake requests
Assist with IRD Production and Dogwood dessert production
Retrieve daily order form for Main House dinner needs
Maintain awareness of upcoming events
Aid in recipe/ menu development
Help with receiving when applicable
Special requests/ dietary desserts for Main House lunch
Individual, bi-annual goals
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members and managers and interact with our guests.