Pastry Cook

Country Club at Castle Pines•Castle Rock, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Country Club at Castle Pines is seeking members to join our pastry team. This opportunity will allow you to thrive in a creative environment and be supported by forward thinking industry professionals. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, hardworking, passionate, and eager to learn! The kitchen at Castle Pines provides a unique culture that is very positive, friendly, and fast-paced. The Country Club at Castle Pines is a private club that is perched at nearly 7,000 feet and boasts an exceptional Colorado country club lifestyle just minutes south of Denver. We are the premier private country club in the region located inside The Village at Castle Pines community. Our Signature Jack Nicklaus golf course weaves seamlessly into the Rocky Mountain landscape and provides members an unmatched golf experience, complete with our course, a 20-acre golf practice facility, and The Crags one acre putting course amidst incredible wildlife, rugged terrain, and breathtaking mountain views. The recent $25 million expansion project brings a stylish new dining and social features to the clubhouse, as well as cliff side amenities to include an infinity edge pool, fitness, and racket sports.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a pastry cook in a commercial kitchen
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Knowledge of safety and sanitation
Understands modern pastry methods and techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eye for detail and organization
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary

Nice To Haves

leadership experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Preps assigned items to include but not limited to, washing raw food products
When prep is finished: properly label, date, rotate, and store all items properly
Participates on the line during dinner shifts to prepare dessert and cold menu items.
Prepare pastry items for members as requested, including special requests, in a timely and consistent manner
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals.
Cleans, organizes, and maintains refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restocks items as needed.
Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough.
Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
Properly measures ingredients and assembles them in accordance with the pastry chef’s specifications. Use a scale to ensure proper portioning of food items
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes according to Chef’s specifications
Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
Adheres to safety and sanitary procedures set forth by management and the health department
Prior to service, ensures items needed for shift are stocked and located at designated station
Responsible for all facets of assigned station (dessert)
Performs additional daily cleaning assignments, including stoves, ovens, refrigerators, and storage areas
Sorts and rinses dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils; then placing them in racks to send through dish machine
Removes trash and takes garbage to dumpster
Sweeps/mops floors
Ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
Promotes and embraces the club’s community and culture by demonstrating respects, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature and a pleasant, professional appearance.
Support the club's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
Wipes up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry and clean
Completes other tasks/assignments as assigned
Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.