Pastry Cook - Addison Reserve Country Club

Position Summary:     
Prepares, bakes, cooks and serves pastries in our food service setting under the instructions of Pastry Chef and Executive Chef. 
    
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    
•    Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists
•    Prepare desserts, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for our guests, members, and banquet functions
•    Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use
•    Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods
•    Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures.
•    Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to Management
•    Set up work station to ensure freshness and quality.
•    Assist pastry team members to complete tasks on time.
•    Break down work station at end of service/day.
•    Ensure pastry kitchen is clean before leaving.
•    Communicate with members, coworkers, management, staff and others in a  professional manner.
•    Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
•    Follow a daily prep list.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:    
•    Ability to produce pastries and work in a kitchen environment.
•    Must be able to multi-task and think quickly.  
•    Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
•    Ability to work in high volume production atmosphere
•    Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
•    Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions.
•    Ability to be flexible and juggle many assignments or projects at the same time.
•    Interacting comfortably with all levels of staff in the organization.
•    Working efficiently in a stressful environment.
•    Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
•    Performs a variety of tasks and a wide degree of creativity and passion for learning is expected

Experience Required:    
•    1-2 years’ experience in the country club or hospitality industry 

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This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
 
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.