Pastry Cook

Blackberry Farm

14d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Pastry Cook, alongside the Pastry Chef, is responsible for all aspects of dessert production and presentation in support of restaurant operations. Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine. 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Culinary Education preferred and a 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

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
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.