Pastry Cook- $500 Sign on Bonus

High Hampton • Cashiers, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position from May through November, with the potential for continued, year-round employment based on performance and business needs. The Pastry Cook, alongside the Pastry Chef, is responsible for all aspects of dessert production and presentation in support of restaurant operations. High Hampton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has inspired residents and guests to connect with nature and each other for 96 years. Amenities at this 3,600-foot elevation, 1,400-acre property include a myriad of seasonal events, a scenic mountain golf course redesigned by Tom Fazio, five tennis courts, 15-miles of hiking trails, a 35-acre private lake for swimming, boating, fishing and other water-related activities and top-notch high-country cuisine. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, High Hampton provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to compose effective recipes
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
• 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 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of shift
• Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
• Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing of equipment, supplies, and product

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Education preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleanliness and organization of 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
• Completing weekly ice cream inventory
• Responsible for setting up pastry line for nightly dessert plating
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service
• Production of all minor dessert components
• Deep cleaning station following service
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
• Awareness of upcoming events
• Assist with in-room dining and Dogwood dessert production
• Individual, bi-annual goals

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $500 ($250 after orientation and $250 after 90 days of employment)
• Travel perks and property benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Additional paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k match with profit share
• Training and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED