Pastry Cook bei Quail West Foundation Inc
Quail West Foundation Inc · Naples, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Naples
Description
We are currently looking for a creative and dynamic Pastry Cook to join our Pastry team!
Quail West is a leading private golf and country club that prides itself on providing world-class facilities for Members and their guests and an extraordinary and inclusive, yet unpretentious lifestyle. One of Southwest Florida’s most welcoming clubs, Quail West’s courses, facilities and services are shared by a limited number of members to enhance the quality of the member experience.
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We are seeking a candidate for the position of Pastry Cook who demonstrates a passion for baking and a desire to grow in the culinary field. While some experience in pastry making is preferred, we value candidates who exhibit a willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques.
Our ideal candidate is driven by a desire to excel and takes initiative in their work. They are self-motivated individuals who pay attention to detail and strive to do their best in every task they undertake.
If you have a genuine interest in pastry making and possess qualities such as adaptability, drive, and attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for our Pastry Cook position.
Why Join the Quail West Team? Some of our AMAZING Benefits Include:
- Free employee meals everyday!
- Bonus opportunity (Holiday)
- $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus
- Discounts on retail items at the Golf Shop & Salon
- Special parties & celebrations with raffle prizes, gifts, & fun treats
- Company-provided uniforms
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k with excellent employer match
- Health insurance after 60 days
- Teladoc
- Playing and practice privilege for golf & tennis
- And many more!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consulting with the pastry chef and other chefs to plan menus.
- Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
- Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
- Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
- Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
- Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
- Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
- Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
- Ensuring the preparation station and the kitchen are set up and stocked.
- Preparing simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.
- Reporting to the chef and following instructions.
- Making sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.
- Cleaning prep areas and taking care of leftovers.
- Stocking inventory and supplies.
- Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavor of foods.
- Works in any station as assigned by the pastry Chef.
- Reports all member and guest complaints to the chef and assists in resolving complaints.
- Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Language: Ability to read, write and comprehend correspondence, and memos,
Mathematics: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Other:
- Possess strong organizational, written and time management skills.
- Exhibit professionalism and leadership qualities through own self-actions.
- Must be compliant with and actively support a drug free workplace.
- Comply with all rules and regulations as stated whether verbal or written.
- Key competencies include management, manages times well, communication, give clear and effective direction, produce large quantities of food well, attention to detail, integrity, honesty, problem solving, reliability, adaptability, and efficiency.
- Adhering to our Core Values includes being member-centric, teamwork, respect, pro-active, accountable, learning, and sustainable.
Qualifications:
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Licenses and Special Requirements:
- Food safety certification preferred.
- Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
- Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
- Continuous repetitive motions.
- Work in hot, humid, and noisy environment.
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays as business dictates.