Pastry Cook - The Harpeth Hotel
About The Position
The Pastry Cook prepares, bakes, and decorates a variety of desserts and baked goods, including cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads, following both traditional and new recipes. The role contributes ideas for menu items and custom desserts, creates attractive presentations using frostings, glazes, and toppings, and checks and orders ingredients and supplies for the pastry section. It also involves maintaining a clean, hygienic workspace, managing kitchen staff, and keeping accurate food-cost and inventory records. The position is part of the 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room at The Harpeth Hotel, whose chefs create locally inspired seasonal menus. The hotel describes its team environment as fast-paced, creative, collaborative, and focused on thoughtful hospitality and attention to detail.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent experience.
- Strong baking techniques and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
- Creativity in designing desserts and new flavor combinations.
- Attention to detail in measuring ingredients and presentations.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well with other staff.
- Ability to work under pressure and accept criticism.
- Ability to lift, push, and carry 20–40 pounds; stand continuously for long periods; and lift, pull, push, bend, and move items.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
- An associate's degree in pastry arts or a certificate from a culinary institution is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Bake a variety of goods, including cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and breads, using traditional and new recipes.
- Decorate desserts with frostings, glazes, and toppings for appealing presentations.
- Contribute ideas for new menu 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 food-cost and inventory records.
Benefits
- Daily Pay
- Team Member Hotel Discount Program
- Uniforms provided for most positions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental options
- Paid PTO
- 401k with employer match
- Food and beverage discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth and internal promotion opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
