Pastry Cook 3 (Full Time) - Pebble Beach

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility and Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.

Job Summary:

The Pastry Cook 3 ensures the highest quality preparation and presentation of fine pastries for banquets and special parties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Knows models and integrates Pebble Beach Company culture (Mission, Values, and Standards).
• Prepare all necessary menu items, as directed by the Pastry Chef/ Pastry Chef Sous Chef.
• Keep recipe and setup documentation.
• Follow recipe cards exactly.
• Discuss daily events and production schedule with the Pastry Chef.
• Check the quality of food produced in the kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality and completion of each mise en place.
• Assist with dish up in pastry shop for banquets and service including the daily pastry orders, including any outstanding orders for the following day.
• Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order with the approval of the Pastry Chef.
• Help all other cooks and all other lines as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Be cost conscience at all times including controlling waste and spoilage through constant attention to detail.
• Prepare pastries and baked goods as specified by the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef.
• Create plate presentations for restaurant and Banquet desserts ensuring an attractive presentation.
• Report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions directly to the Kitchen Supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with staff from both the front and back of the house.
• Assist Pastry Chef in maintaining sanitation in the pastry shop.
• Check Banquet boards and all function sheets to ensure proper production.
• Anticipate and prepare for volume of business, taking into consideration the hotel occupancy, banquets and holidays.
• Maintain quality and standards established by Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Understand the basic operational requirements of the following; Deck Ovens, Wood Burning Ovens, Rotating Ovens, Dough Sheeters, Standing Mixers, Blast Chillers, Proof Boxes, Tempering Chocolate, Dough Divider,

Absolutely Required Skills:

• Proficiency in knife and equipment skills.
• Knowledge of ingredients and preparation.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience preparing pastries at a premier restaurant or resort.
• Able to operate typical pastry tools and equipment.
• Food safety certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship is preferred.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: $25.34/hour.
• Benefits. Benefits are provided by the Unite Here Local 483 Union* and include health and retirement.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

* Union employees are required to pay applicable Union dues.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.